scholarly journals Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome as a Manifestation of Metastatic Carcinoid Tumor

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Matthew Stankard ◽  
Erik Soule ◽  
Jerry Matteo
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Carcinoid Tumor ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Radial Force ◽  
Hepatic Veins ◽  
Metastatic Carcinoid ◽  
Extrinsic Compression

Small bowel-origin carcinoid tumor is indolent but may metastasize relentlessly to various sites, including the liver. Over the past 9 years, we have treated a 69-year-old woman who has undergone 5 percutaneous liver ablations, 5 hepatic intra-arterial chemoembolizations, an ovarian cryoablation, and a trans-ventral hernia mesenteric cryoablation. These interventions are all related to her inoperable carcinoid malignancy. After the patient presented with swelling of the abdomen and both lower extremities, computed tomography (CT) angiography was performed, revealing a circumferential hepatic metastatic mass encasing the intrahepatic inferior vena cava (IVC) and extensive third spacing of fluids specific to the IVC distribution below the diaphragm. A venogram of the intrahepatic IVC revealed extrinsic compression causing 95% narrowing of the vessel. A balloon was advanced to the level of the lesion and inflated, increasing the caliber of the vessel. Subsequently, 2 covered aortic stent graft cuffs were deployed in an overlapping fashion within the lumen of the IVC, traversing the area of narrowing. Next, an open-cell aortic dissection stent was placed across both overlapping aortic stents from the renal veins to the hepatic veins. Following this, three 17-gauge cryoablation probes were inserted into the segment 1 intrahepatic lesions encasing the newly stented IVC via an anterior percutaneous approach. Two 10-min freeze cycles were performed with intraoperative CT imaging, demonstrating circumferential coverage of the lesions. Posttreatment venogram revealed patent stent grafts within the intrahepatic IVC, and restoration of vessel patency. No immediate postoperative complications were noted. The patient’s abdominal and lower extremity swelling resolved completely within 1 week after procedure. Two-month follow-up CT demonstrated markedly decreased size of the metastatic lesions and no adverse effects. Six- and 9-month PET-CT scans demonstrated maintained patency of the IVC stent. This palliative procedure allowed the patient to maintain good performance status and alleviated her symptoms of IVC syndrome. The radial force generated by the multiple aortic stents will ostensibly maintain the patency of the intrahepatic IVC. Cryoablation of the encasing metastatic lesion was performed with markedly decreased size of the tumor on the 2-month follow-up.

Hepatic Vein Incorporation Into the Azygos System in Heterotaxy and Interrupted Inferior Vena Cava

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-337
Author(s):  
Christine Montesa ◽  
Tara Karamlou ◽  
Kanishka Ratnayaka ◽  
Stephen G. Pophal ◽  
Justin Ryan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Hepatic Vein ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Fontan Operation ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Hepatic Veins ◽  
Extracardiac Conduit ◽  
Complex Patients ◽  
Surgeon Experience

Background: Patients with heterotaxy, single ventricle and interrupted inferior vena cava are at risk of developing significant pulmonary arteriovenous malformations and cyanosis, and inequitable distribution of hepatic factor has been implicated in their development. We describe our experience with a technique for hepatic vein incorporation that reliably provides resolution of cyanosis and presumably equitable hepatic factor distribution. Methods: A retrospective review of a single-surgeon experience was conducted for patients who underwent this modified Fontan operation utilizing an extracardiac conduit from the hepatic veins to the dominant superior cavopulmonary connection. Preoperative characteristics and imaging, operative details, and postoperative course and imaging were abstracted. Results: Median age at operation was 5 years (2-10 years) and median weight was 19.6 kg (11.8-23 kg). Sixty percent (3/5) of patients had Fontan completion without cardiopulmonary bypass, and follow-up was complete at a median of 14 months (range 1-20 months). Systemic saturations increased significantly from 81% ± 1.9% preoperatively to 95% ± 3.5% postoperatively, P = .0008. Median length of stay was 10 days (range: 7-14 days). No deaths occurred. One patient required reoperation for bleeding and one was readmitted for pleural effusion. Postoperative imaging suggested distribution of hepatic factor to all lung segments with improved pulmonary arteriovenous malformation burden. Conclusions: Hepatic vein incorporation for patients with heterotaxy and interrupted inferior vena cava should optimally provide equitable pulmonary distribution of hepatic factor with resolution of cyanosis. The described technique is performed through a conventional approach, is facile, and improves cyanosis in these complex patients.

scholarly journals Duodenocaval Fistula in a Patient with Inferior Vena Cava Leiomyosarcoma Treated by Surgical Resection and Caval Polytetrafluoroethylene Prosthesis

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davide Ippolito ◽  
Giulia Querques ◽  
Silvia Girolama Drago ◽  
Pietro Andrea Bonaffini ◽  
Sandro Sironi
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Surgical Resection ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
External Beam Radiotherapy ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Hepatic Veins ◽  
Renal Veins ◽  
Duodenocaval Fistula

Inferior vena cava (IVC) leiomyosarcoma represents an extremely rare disease that commonly involves the segment between the inflow of the renal veins and the inflow of the hepatic veins (46% of cases). We report the case of a patient affected by an IVC leiomyosarcoma, treated with surgical resection, caval reconstruction with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and right nephrectomy, followed by external beam radiotherapy. Oncological follow-up was negative for 17 years after this combined treatment, since the patient developed a duodenocaval fistula (DCF).

Recanalization and Reconstruction of a Chronically Occluded Inferior Vena Cava Through an Existing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in the Setting of Budd-Chiari Syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 153857442110020
Author(s):  
Reza Talaie ◽  
Hamed Jalaeian ◽  
Nassir Rostambeigi ◽  
Anthony Spano ◽  
Jafar Golzarian
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Portosystemic Shunt ◽  
Hepatic Veins ◽  
Budd Chiari Syndrome ◽  
Chiari Syndrome ◽  
Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt ◽  
The Right

Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) results from the occlusion or flow reduction in the hepatic veins or inferior vena cava and can be treated with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt when hepatic vein recanalization fails.1-3 Hypercoagulable patients with primary BCS are predisposed to development of new areas of thrombosis within the TIPS shunt or IVC. This case details a patient with BCS, pre-existing TIPS extending to the right atrium, and chronic retrohepatic IVC thrombosis who underwent sharp recanalization of the IVC with stenting into the TIPS stent bridging the patient until his subsequent hepatic transplantation.

scholarly journals PS130. Factors Impacting Follow-up Care after Placement of Temporary Inferior Vena Cava Filters

2012 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 60S
Author(s):  
Elsie Gyang ◽  
Mohamed Zayed ◽  
E. John Harris ◽  
Jason T. Lee ◽  
Ronald L. Dalman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava Filters ◽  
Vena Cava Filters ◽  
Follow Up Care

scholarly journals Combination of Superselective Arterial Embolization and Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of a Giant Renal Angiomyolipoma Complicated with Caval Thrombus

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos N. Stamatiou ◽  
Hippocrates Moschouris ◽  
Kiriaki Marmaridou ◽  
Michail Kiltenis ◽  
Konstantinos Kladis-Kalentzis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Transarterial Embolization ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Arterial Embolization ◽  
Maximum Diameter ◽  
Renal Angiomyolipoma ◽  
Efficient Treatment ◽  
Extrinsic Compression

This is a case of a 78-year-old male patient with multiple angiomyolipomas of a solitary right kidney. The largest of these tumors (maximum diameter: 13.4 cm) caused significant extrinsic compression of the inferior vena cava complicated by thrombosis of this vessel. Treatment of thrombosis with anticoagulants had been ineffective and the patient had experienced a bleeding episode from the largest right renal angiomyolipoma, which had been treated by transarterial embolization in another institution, 4 months prior to our intervention. Our approach included superselective transarterial embolization of the dominant, right kidney angiomyolipoma with hydrogel microspheres, which was combined, 20 days later, with ultrasonographically guided radiofrequency ablation. Both interventions were uneventful. Computed tomography 2 months after ablation showed a 53% reduction in tumor volume, reduced space-occupying effect on inferior vena cava, and resolution of caval thrombus. Nine months after intervention the patient has had no recurrence of thrombosis or hemorrhage and no tumor regrowth has been observed. The combination of superselective transarterial embolization and radiofrequency ablation seems to be a feasible, safe, and efficient treatment of large renal angiomyolipomas.

Surgical Care, Morbidity, Mortality and Follow-up after Nephrectomy for Renal Cancer with Extension of Tumor Thrombus into the Inferior Vena Cava: Retrospective Study Since 1990s

2006 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 302-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jérôme Rigaud ◽  
Jean-François Hetet ◽  
Guillaume Braud ◽  
Simon Battisti ◽  
Loïc Le Normand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Renal Cancer ◽  
Tumor Thrombus ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Surgical Care

Obstruction of the Inferior Vena Cava in the Hepatic Portion and the Hepatic Veins

Angiology ◽  
1968 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 479-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Nakamura ◽  
Shozo Nakamura ◽  
Tatsuya Aikawa ◽  
Osamu Suzuki ◽  
Atsushi Onodera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Hepatic Veins
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