Implante de filtros de protección embólica en vena cava inferior duplicada / Implant of embolic protection filters in duplicated vena cava

Resumen Se presenta el caso de un paciente con enferme dad tromboembólica venosa y contraindicación de anticoagulación en el cual se halló incidentalmente una duplicación de vena cava inferior, situación que determinó la necesidad del implante de dos filtros de protección embólica. Si bien esta anomalía vascular es de escasa presentación, es importante tener presente esta posibilidad para asegurarse de brindar una co rrecta protección a la hora del implante de filtros de vena cava inferior.

Abstract We present the case of a patient with venous throm boembolic disease and contraindication to anticoagu lation, where the incidental finding of a duplication of the inferior vena cava was made. This observation determined the need to implant two embolic protection filters. Although this vascular anomaly is rarely present, it is important to keep this possibility in mind to ensure that proper protection is provided when inferior vena cava filters are implanted.

Conduta obstétrica em caso de hipoplasia materna da veia cava inferior / Obstetric management in case of the maternal inferior vena cava hypoplasia

A hipoplasia da veia cava inferior é uma patologia rara que integra o conjunto de anomalias do desenvolvimento da veia cava inferior. A sua incidência situa-se entre 0,3%-0,5% na população saudável e 5% nos adultos jovens sem fatores de risco para trombose venosa profunda, sendo considerada um importante fator de risco para o desenvolvimento de trombose dos membros inferiores. O principal objetivo deste trabalho é reportar a conduta obstétrica de um caso clínico de uma grávida diagnosticada com hipoplasia da veia cava inferior, prévia à gravidez. Trata-se de um caso clínico, de uma grávida, primigesta, com 37 anos, com hipoplasia da veia cava inferior e heterozigotia para o gene MTHFR677 diagnosticadas, na sequência de uma trombose venosa bilateral dos membros inferiores e do segmento infrarrenal da veia cava inferior. A gravidez foi seguida em consulta hospitalar na nossa instituição, tendo a grávida sido medicada com enoxaparina em dose profilática e ácido acetilsalicílico, com um período pré natal que decorreu sem intercorrências. Às 37 semanas e 6 dias de gestação, deu entrada no Serviço de Urgência de Obstetrícia por rotura prematura de membranas. Intraparto foram utilizadas meias de compressão pneumática intermitente, tendo o parto ocorrido às 38 semanas de gestação por via vaginal (parto eutócico), do qual nasceu um recém-nascido do sexo feminino, com 2620g e índice de Apgar 9/10/10. O presente caso clínico demonstra que em situações de hipoplasia da veia cava inferior com um seguimento obstétrico adequado é possível a realização de um parto vaginal, possibilitando um desfecho obstétrico favorável (AU).

Hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava is a rare condition that belongs to the group of developmental anomalies of the inferior vena cava. It has an incidence between 0.3% and 0.5% in the healthy population and 5% in young adults without risk factors for deep venous thrombosis, being considered an important risk factor for the development of lower limb thrombosis. This study aims to report the obstetric conduct of a clinical case of a pregnant woman diagnosed with hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava prior to pregnancy. This is a clinical case of a pregnant woman, primigravid 37 years old, with hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava and heterozygosity for MTHFR677, diagnosed following a bilateral venous thrombosis of the lower limbs and the infrarenal segment of the inferior vena cava. The pregnancy was followed up in our institution. The pregnant woman was medicated with a prophylatic dose of low molecular weight heparin and acetylsalicylic acid with an uneventful prenatal period. At 37 weeks and 6 days of gestation, she was admitted to the Obstetrics Emergency Service due to premature rupture of membranes. Intermittent pneumatic compression sockings were used intrapartum, and at 38 weeks of gestation, a female newborn was vaginally delivered (eutocic delivery) with 2620g and an Apgar score of 9/10/10. The present clinical case demonstrates that in situations of hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava with an adequate obstetric follow-up, it is possible to perform a vaginal delivery, enabling a favourable obstetric outcome (AU).

Tratamiento quirúrgico del leiomiosarcoma de vena cava inferior

Introducción: La baja incidencia del leiomiosarcoma de la vena cava inferior dificulta tanto la estandarización del diagnóstico como el tratamiento. Objetivo: Presentar el manejo realizado en nuestro centro de un paciente que desarrolló un leiomiosarcoma de vena cava inferior, una patología de baja incidencia y que las posibilidades de realizar un rescate quirúrgico son muy bajas. Resultados: Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 54 años con una tumoración sólida en porción infrarrenal y yuxtarrenal de vena cava inferior de 71 × 76 × 117 mm compatible con leiomiosarcoma de vena cava, con infiltración de uréter derecho que ocasiona uropatía obstructiva derecha grado I-II sin alteración de la función renal, que fue resecada y reconstruida mediante prótesis sin complicaciones. Discusión: Se discute la fisiopatología, el diagnóstico y manejo en relación con el caso presentado. Conclusión: la baja incidencia de estos tumores dificulta tanto la estandarización del diagnóstico como del tratamiento, aunque la cirugía sigue siendo el tratamiento de elección.

Introduction: The low incidence of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava hinders both the standardization of diagnosis and treatment. Objective: To present the management carried out in our center of a patient who developed an inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma, a low incidence pathology with uncertain surgical rescue. Results: 54-year-old patient with a solid tumor in the infrarenal and juxtarenal portions of the inferior vena cava of 71 × 76 × 117 mm compatible with leiomyosarcoma of the vena cava, with infiltration of the right ureter that causes right obstructive uropathy grade I-II without kidney function changes; tumour was resected and continuity reconstructed with a prosthesis without complications. Discussion: The pathophysiology, diagnosis and management are commented. Conclusion: the low incidence of these lesions makes it difficult to standardize both diagnosis and treatment, although surgery remains the treatment of choice.

Value of quantitative parameters of enhanced MRI in predicting collateral circulation in patients with renal cell carcinoma and inferior vena cava tumor thrombus / 中华放射学杂志

Objective:To explore the value of quantitative parameters of enhanced MRI in predicting the establishment of inferior vena cava collateral circulation in patients with renal cell carcinoma and inferior vena cava tumor thrombus.Methods:Sixty-seven patients with renal cell carcinoma and inferior vena cava tumor thrombus who underwent radical resection and inferior vena cava venography in First Medical Center, PLA General Hospital from May 2006 to January 2021 were included retrospectively. According to the results of inferior vena cava venography, the patients were divided into two groups: the well-established collateral circulation group ( n=41) and the poor-established collateral circulation group ( n=26). Quantitative parameters were measured on preoperative enhanced MRI images, including tumor size, the maximum diameter of bilateral lumbar veins, the length of tumor thrombus, and the long and short diameters of tumor thrombus. Student′s t test or Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison between the two groups. The independent risk factors related to the establishment of collateral circulation were obtained by binary logistic regression analysis and the model was established. The receiver operating characteristic curve was employed to evaluate MRI quantitative parameters and the logistic model, and the area under the curve (AUC) was compared by the DeLong test. Results:Between the well-established collateral circulation group and the poor-established collateral circulation group, the maximum diameter of the right lumbar vein, the maximum diameter of the left lumbar vein, the length of the tumor thrombus, the long diameter of the tumor thrombus, and the short diameter of the tumor thrombus were different significantly ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the tumor size between the two groups ( t=0.30, P=0.766). The AUC of the maximum diameters of the right lumbar veins and left lumbar veins, length of tumor thrombus, long and short diameters of tumor thrombus in predicting the collateral circulation were 0.917 (95%CI 0.824-0.971), 0.869 (95%CI 0.764-0.939), 0.756 (95%CI 0.636-0.853), 0.886 (95%CI 0.785-0.951), and 0.906 (95%CI 0.809-0.963). The AUC of the maximum diameter of the right lumbar vein and the short diameter of the tumor thrombus were larger than those of the length of the tumor thrombus, and the differences were statistically significant ( Z=2.25, 2.04, P=0.025, 0.041), but the AUC between other parameters had no significant difference ( P>0.05). The maximum diameter of the right lumbar vein (OR 24.210, 95%CI 2.845-205.998), the maximum diameter of the left lumbar vein (OR 20.973, 95%CI 2.359-186.490), and the length of the tumor thrombus (OR 23.006, 95%CI 2.952-179.309) were independent risk factors for predicting the establishment of inferior vena cava collateral circulation. The AUC of logistic model was 0.969 (95%CI 0.931-1.000). Conclusion:Quantitative parameters of tumor thrombus and lumbar vein based on enhanced MRI have a good ability in predicting the establishment of inferior vena cava collateral circulation in patients with renal cell carcinoma and inferior vena cava tumor thrombus. The maximum diameter of bilateral lumbar veins and the length of the tumor thrombus were independent risk factors for inferior vena cava collateral circulation.

Fully protruding into the inferior vena cava deployment of braided stent in the treatment of iliac compression syndrome / 中华普通外科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of metal braided stent deployed by fully protruding into the inferior vena cava for the treatment of iliac vein compression syndrome(IVCS).Methods:The clinical data of patients with IVCS treated with interwoven nitinol mesh stent protruding into the inferior vena cava and released from Jan 2018 to May 2021 in our center were retrospectively analyzed.Results:A total of 118 patients were included in this study. Among them, 7 cases were complicated with acute thrombosis, 3 cases were complicated with post thrombotic syndrome (PTS), and 108 cases were no more thrombotic iliac vein compression. The technical success rate was 100%, with an average of 2.03±0.77 stents implanted. Of the 23 ulcer patients, 18 ulcers healed after intervention, and the healing rate was 78.26%. The postoperative CEAP grade was significantly improved ( t=11.54, P<0.01), and the primary patency rate and second patency rate were 97.46% and 98.31% at 1 year after intervention. Conclusion:The fashion of fully protruding into inferior vena cava deployment in the treatment of iliac vein compressive disease has a high patency rate and satisfactory clinical efficacy.

The effect of ultrasound monitoring of inferior vena cava collapse index guiding fluid replacement on circulation in elderly patients during induction of general anesthesia / 中国医师杂志

Objective:To investigate the effect of ultrasound monitoring of inferior vena cava collapse index (IVC-CI) guiding fluid replacement on circulation in elderly patients during induction of general anesthesia.Methods:A total of 71 elderly patients who underwent elective surgery under general anesthesia and tracheal intubation at Hunan Provincial People′s Hospital from April 2021 to September 2022 were randomly divided into control group (35 cases) and observation group (36 cases) using a random number table method. Before anesthesia, both groups of patients underwent IVC ultrasound examination and calculated the IVC-CI value. For patients with IVC-CI≥40%, the observation group was given 8 ml/kg of crystal solution before anesthesia induction, while the control group was not treated. The incidence of hypotension, the use of vasoactive drugs, and the total infusion volume from anesthesia induction to skin incision were recorded in two groups. Mean arterial blood pressure (MBP), heart rate (HR), oxygen saturation (SpO 2), cardiac index (CI), and cardiac volume variability (SVV) before anesthesia (T 0), 5 min after induction (T 1), 1 min after tracheal intubation (T 2), 5 min after tracheal intubation (T 3), 10 min after tracheal intubation (T 4), and 1 min before skin incision (T 5) were recorded and compared between the two groups. Results:The incidence of hypotension (27.8% vs 60.0%) and utilization rate of vasoactive drugs (25.0% vs 48.6%) in the observation group were lower than those in the control group, and the total infusion volume during anesthesia induction was higher than that in the control group, with statistical significance (all P<0.05). SVV, CI and MBP at T 1, T 3, T 4 and T 5 were significantly different from those at T 0 in the control group ( F=3.85, 14.66, 3.96, all P<0.05). SVV, CI and MBP at T 1, T 3, T 4 and T 5 in the observation group were significantly different from those at T 0 ( F=3.51, 13.20, 4.35, all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in SVV, CI, MBP, HR and SpO 2 between 2 groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions:For the elderly patients with preoperative IVC-CI≥40%, pre-filling with 8ml/kg crystal solution before anesthesia induction can significantly reduce the incidence of hypotension and the utilization rate of vasoactive drugs in the elderly patients during anesthesia induction.

Discussion of issues related to Budd-Chiari syndrome / 国际外科学杂志

Budd-Chiari syndrome (B-CS) is a rare disease caused by hepatic vein outflow obstruction, and its etiology is complex and inconclusive. Current studies suggest that vascular dysplasia, gut microbiota and trace element imbalance may be related to the pathogenesis of B-CS, and the development of high-throughput sequencing technology may help to clarify the exact pathogenesis of B-CS. The symptoms of B-CS are not specific and rely mainly on imaging methods to establish the diagnosis, so there is an urgent need to find new noninvasive biological diagnostic markers. In addition, there are many pathological types and different criteria of B-CS, which mostly can′t fully reflect the pathophysiological changes of B-CS patients and guide clinical treatment. Therefore, we recommend pathophysiological classification according to the hemodynamic changes and collateral circulation compensation of B-CS, and then develop personalized treatment strategies for stratified management different from the traditional early diagnosis and treatment protocols. This article summarizes and discusses the above contents.

Leiomiosarcoma de vena cava inferior, reconstrucción mediante interposición de prótesis y anticoagulación / Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava, reconstruction with interposition of prosthesis and anticoagulation / Leiomiossarcoma da veia cava inferior, reconstrução por interposição de prótese e anticoagulação

El leiomiosarcoma primario de vena cava es una neoplasia poco frecuente originada a nivel de las células musculares lisas de la túnica media. Representa el 2% de todos los leiomiosarcomas y el 60% de los tumores de vena cava. Presentamos el caso clínico de una paciente de 64 años que consulta por dolor lumbar derecho. La tomografía computada evidencia una gran masa retroperitoneal que engloba la vena cava inferior y contacta con el riñón derecho; el estudio histopatológico de la biopsia certifica un leiomiosarcoma. Se realiza tratamiento quirúrgico mediante resección tumoral con vena cava inferior e interposición de prótesis sintética y nefrectomía derecha. El estudio anatomopatológico de la pieza certifica un leiomiosarcoma de alto grado sin compromiso de la cápsula renal con bordes de resección libres. La resección radical con márgenes negativos actualmente ofrece la mejor tasa de supervivencia. Aún se encuentra en discusión la indicación de la anticoagulación en pacientes con colocación de prótesis.

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the vena cava is a very rare neoplasm that originates from the smooth muscle cells of the tunica media. It represents 2% of all the leiomyosarcomas and 60% of the vena cava tumors. We report a case of 64-year-old patient consulting for a lower right back pain. The computed tomography shows a large retroperitoneal mass which encompasses the inferior vena cava and involves of right kidney. The surgical treatment of tumor resection is performed with right nephrectomy and interposition of Dacron prosthesis. The anatomopathological study shows a high-grade leiomyosarcoma, not compromising the renal capsule, with resection free. Radical resection with negative margins currently offers the best survival rate. Anticoagulation treatment for patients with prosthesis placement is still under discussion.

O leiomiossarcoma primário da veia cava é uma neoplasia rara originada das células musculares lisas da túnica média. Representa 2% de todos os leiomiossarcomas e 60% dos tumores de veia cava. Apresentamos o caso clínico de um doente de 64 anos que consultou por lombalgia direita. A tomografia computadorizada revelou grande massa retroperitoneal que envolvia a veia cava inferior e contatava o rim direito; o estudo citológico da biópsia revelou um leiomiossarcoma. O tratamento cirúrgico foi realizado por excisão tumoral e de veia cava inferior com interposição de prótese sintética e nefrectomia direita. O diagnóstico anatomopatológico foi leiomiossarcoma de alto grau sem envolvimento da cápsula renal com bordas de ressecção livres de patologia. A ressecção radical com margens negativas atualmente oferece a melhor taxa de sobrevida. A indicaçãode anticoagulação em pacientes com colocação de prótese ainda está em discussão.

Migración de catéter ureteral doble-J a vena cava inferior, una complicación inusual / Migration of double-J ureteral catheter into the inferior vena cava, an unusual complication

La colocación de catéteres ureterales doble-J es uno de los procedimientos más realizados en Urología, con bajas tasas de complicaciones graves. No obstante, pueden ocurrir y requieren de una identificación y tratamiento precoz. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 73 años intervenido de una prostatectomía radical, al que se le coloca un catéter doble-J por sospecha de lesión ureteral durante la intervención, con inestabilidad hemodinámica en el postoperatorio inmediato secundaria a la migración del catéter a la vena cava inferior

Double-J ureteral catheter placement is one of the most commonly performed procedures in Urology, with low rates of severe complications. Nevertheless, they can occur and require early identification and treatment. We present the case of a 73-year-old man who underwent radical prostatectomy and placement of a double-J catheter due to suspected ureteral injury during the surgery, with hemodynamic instability in the immediate postoperative period secondary to intracaval migration of the catheter.

Ressecção cirúrgica de leiomiossarcoma de veia cava inferior retro-hepática sem reconstrução vascular: relato de caso / Surgical resection of retrohepatic inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma without vascular reconstruction: case report

Resumo O leiomiossarcoma de veia cava inferior (LVCI) é um raro tumor maligno mesenquimal. Seu tratamento cirúrgico é um desafio, pois necessita combinar margens cirúrgicas livres com reconstrução vascular, usando prótese ou enxerto autólogo, sutura primária ou ligadura simples sem reconstrução da veia. A ligadura é possível graças ao lento crescimento do tumor, permitindo o desenvolvimento de circulação venosa colateral. Apresentamos um caso de LVCI tratado por ressecção radical sem reconstrução vascular. Paciente feminina, 48 anos, com dor abdominal em hipocôndrio direito, astenia e sintomas dispépticos pós-prandiais. Tomografia de abdome revelou massa de formação expansiva localizada no segmento infra-hepático da veia cava inferior com redução da luz do vaso. Na cirurgia, o clampeamento da veia não indicou repercussões hemodinâmicas, sugerindo formação de circulação colateral suficiente. Decidiu-se pela ressecção radical em toda a porção da veia cava retro-hepática e ligadura da veia cava sem reconstrução vascular. A paciente evoluiu sem intercorrências.

Abstract Inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma (IVCL) is a rare malignant mesenchymal tumor. Surgical treatment is a challenge because it must combine free surgical margins with vascular reconstruction, using prosthetic or autologous grafts, primary suture, or simple ligation without vein reconstruction. The ligation option is possible thanks to the slow growth of the tumor, allowing collateral venous circulation to develop. We present a case of an IVCL treated with radical resection without vascular reconstruction. The patient was a 48-year-old female with abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant, asthenia, and postprandial dyspeptic symptoms. Abdominal tomography revealed a mass with an expansive formation located in the infrahepatic segment of the inferior vena cava and reduced vessel lumen. During surgery, vein clamping did not provoke hemodynamic repercussions, suggesting sufficient collateral circulation formation. It was decided to perform a radical resection of the entire portion of the retrohepatic vena cava and ligate the vena cava without vascular reconstruction. The patient recovered without complications.

A rare cause of deep vein thrombosis: inferior vena cava agenesis / Agenesia da veia cava inferior: uma causa rara de trombose venosa profunda

Abstract Inferior vena cava agenesis is a rare condition and is often misdiagnosed. This anomaly is asymptomatic in the majority of cases and is usually diagnosed during imaging tests carried out for other purposes. The most frequent manifestation is deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in lower limbs and anticoagulation therapy is the most frequent treatment option. Other techniques such as thrombolysis and venous bypass are also described. We report two cases diagnosed at our institution during the last year, both of which presented with an episode of DVT. We opted for indefinite anticoagulation therapy and both patients remain asymptomatic, after 1 year of surveillance in the first case and 6 months in the second, with no new episodes of DVT. Although it is not a life-threatening anomaly, it is important to make an appropriate diagnosis and provide treatment to improve the symptoms and quality of life of these patients.

Resumo A agenesia da veia cava inferior é uma condição rara e, muitas vezes, mal diagnosticada. Essa anomalia é, na maioria dos casos, assintomática, sendo geralmente diagnosticada durante exames de imagem realizados com outras finalidades. A manifestação mais comum é trombose venosa profunda (TVP) em membros inferiores, e a terapia anticoagulante é a opção de tratamento mais frequente, embora outras técnicas, como trombólise e derivações venosas, também tenham sido descritas. Relatamos dois casos diagnosticados na nossa Instituição no último ano, ambos com episódio de TVP. O tratamento consistiu em anticoagulação por tempo indeterminado e, após 1 ano de acompanhamento no primeiro caso e 6 meses no segundo, ambos os pacientes permanecem assintomáticos, sem novos episódios de TVP. Embora não seja uma anomalia com risco de vida, é importante realizar diagnóstico e tratamento adequados para melhorar os sintomas e a qualidade de vida desses pacientes.

Trombosis venosa extensa en paciente con agenesia de vena cava inferior

RESUMEN Se presenta el caso de un paciente masculino de 22 años con trombosis venosa profunda de vena cava inferior, iliacas y femorales y que presenta como factores de riesgo una agenesia de la porción suprarrenal de la vena cava inferior y lupus eritematoso sistémico. Además, se evidenció la presencia de situs inversus total, condición que se asocia a malformaciones venosas presentes en el caso. Como tratamiento se utilizó anticoagulación con heparina de bajo peso molecular y posteriormente anticoagulante oral. A pesar el extenso territorio de la trombosis se descartó la necesidad de instalar filtro en la vena cava inferior por la ausencia de la misma en la aurícula derecha. Se intentó sin éxito la repermeabilización con trombolítico.

ABSTRACT We present the case of a 22-year-old male patient with deep vein thrombosis of the inferior vena cava, iliac and femoral veins, who presents as risk factors an agenesis of the suprarenal portion of the inferior vena cava and systemic lupus erythematosus. In addition, the presence of total situs inversus was evidenced, a condition that is associated with venous malformations present in the case. As treatment, anticoagulation was used with low molecular weight heparin and subsequently oral anticoagulant. Despite the extensive territory of the thrombosis, the need to install a filter in the inferior vena cava was ruled out due to its absence in the right atrium. Repermeabilization with thrombolytic therapy was attempted without success.

Influência do sexo e da idade sobre o diâmetro da cava inferior e implicações para o implante de filtros de veia cava / Influence of sex and age on inferior vena cava diameter and implications for the implantation of vena cava filters

Resumo Contexto A aferição do diâmetro venoso e a escolha de um filtro de veia cava compatível são fundamentais para diminuir o risco de complicações decorrentes do implante desses dispositivos. Entretanto, são escassas as informações sobre como o diâmetro da cava inferior varia de acordo com o sexo e a idade. Objetivos Determinar a influência do sexo e da idade dos pacientes sobre o diâmetro da cava inferior e a adequação dos diferentes modelos de filtro disponíveis. Métodos Estudo analítico retrospectivo, realizado a partir de imagens de tomografia computadorizada. O diâmetro no segmento infrarrenal da veia cava inferior foi aferido em três pontos (cranial, médio e caudal). Os resultados foram classificados de acordo com o sexo e as faixas etárias. Resultados Foram analisadas tomografias de 417 pacientes: 245 mulheres e 172 homens. Os diâmetros nos pontos médio e caudal foram, respectivamente, 19,1 mm e 20,6 mm em mulheres de 81 a 92 anos, sendo estatisticamente menores (p < 0,05) quando comparados aos de mulheres com idade entre 19 e 40 anos (diâmetro no ponto médio: 22,7 mm; diâmetro no ponto caudal: 23 mm). Resultados semelhantes foram observados em homens. Os diâmetros venosos nos pontos cranial e caudal foram estatisticamente maiores em homens (ponto cranial: 24,4 mm; ponto caudal: 22,3 mm) do que em mulheres (ponto cranial: 22,6 mm; ponto caudal: 20,8 mm) em pacientes com idade entre 51 e 70 anos (p < 0,05). Conclusões O diâmetro da veia cava inferior foi menor em pacientes com idade mais avançada em ambos os sexos, e a taxa de variação do diâmetro foi semelhante entre homens e mulheres.

Abstract Background Measuring the venous diameter and choosing a compatible vena cava filter are essential to reduce the risk of complications resulting from implantation of these devices. However, there is little information on how the diameter of the inferior vena cava varies with sex and age. Objectives To determine the influence of patients' gender and age on their inferior vena cava diameter and the suitability of the different models of available filters. Methods Retrospective analytical study based on computed tomography images. The diameter of the inferior vena cava was measured at 3 points: above the confluence of the common iliac veins, below the renal veins, and midway between these two points (cranial point, caudal point, and midpoint) using Arya® and Carestream PACS® software. The results were classified by sex and age groups. Results CT scans of 417 patients were analyzed: 245 women and 172 men. The diameters at the midpoint and caudal point were, respectively, 19.1 mm and 20.6 mm in women from 81 to 92 years old and were statistically smaller (p< 0.05) when compared to women aged 19 to 40 years (midpoint: 22.7 mm; caudal point: 23 mm). Similar results were seen in men. Venous diameters at the cranial and caudal points in patients aged from 51 to 70 years were statistically larger in men (cranial point: 24.4 mm; caudal point:22.3 mm) than in women (cranial point: 22.6 mm; caudal point:20.8 mm) (p< 0.05). Conclusions A smaller diameter was found for the inferior vena cava in older patients of both sexes and the rate of diameter change was similar among men and women.

Leiomiossarcoma de veia cava inferior como etiologia para dor abdominal crônica - um relato de caso / Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava as etiology of chronic abdominal pains - a case report

Resumo Os leiomiossarcomas de veia cava inferior são tumores raros, que representam menos de 0,7% de todos os leiomiossarcomas retroperitoneais. Eles são mais comuns em mulheres e causam quadros inespecíficos de dor abdominal crônica. Neste relato, apresentamos um caso de paciente do sexo feminino, de 53 anos de idade, com queixa de dor abdominal crônica periumbilical inespecífica com evolução há 8 meses, diagnosticada com leiomiossarcoma de veia cava inferior por angiotomografia computadorizada. A paciente foi tratada com ressecção completa do tumor e reconstrução da veia cava inferior, com interposição de prótese de dácron. O tratamento considerado padrão-ouro consiste na excisão cirúrgica completa, visto que esses tumores são resistentes a quimioterapia e radioterapia. O prognóstico desses pacientes está intimamente relacionado com a precocidade do diagnóstico, e, por isso, é de grande relevância o conhecimento dessa doença como diagnóstico diferencial de dor abdominal crônica e inespecífica por cirurgiões vasculares e cirurgiões gerais.

Abstract Inferior vena cava leiomyosarcomas are rare tumors that account for less than 0.7% of all retroperitoneal leiomyosarcomas. They are more common in women and cause nonspecific chronic abdominal pain. In this report, we present the case of a 53-year-old female patient complaining of chronic nonspecific periumbilical abdominal pain with initial onset 8 months previously who was diagnosed with inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma by computed tomography angiography. The patient was treated with complete resection of the tumor and reconstruction of the inferior vena cava with interposition of a Dacron prosthetic graft. The treatment considered the gold standard consists of complete surgical excision, because these tumors are resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The prognosis of these patients is closely related to early diagnosis. Therefore, it is very important that vascular and general surgeons know that this disease is a possible differential diagnosis of chronic abdominal pains.

Trombosis de la vena cava y embarazo / Vena cava thrombosis and pregnancy

RESUMEN Introducción: La trombosis de la vena cava inferior tiene poca frecuencia durante el embarazo, aunque es de elevada morbilidad y mortalidad. Objetivo: Describir las manifestaciones clínicas y el diagnóstico de una gestante con trombosis de la vena cava inferior. Caso clínico: Se presenta una paciente de 18 años, con sobrepeso y antecedentes de anticoncepción hormonal, con 8 semanas de gestación, que tuvo aumento de volumen y dolor en miembro inferior derecho. Es diagnosticada de trombosis de la vena cava inferior por ecografía dópler y tratada con heparina. La trombosis se extendió al miembro inferior izquierdo, con alto riesgo para la madre y el feto. Se continuó terapéutica con heparina de bajo peso molecular y elastocompresión. Los estudios hematológicos resultaron positivos a la mutación V3XL factor XIII en estado homocigótico. La paciente evolucionó sin complicaciones; egresó con tratamiento de heparina de bajo peso molecular. Conclusión: La trombosis de la vena cava inferior debe sospecharse, aunque se considera un reto para el equipo médico. La elección del tratamiento más adecuado depende de cada paciente en particular.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Inferior vena cava thrombosis is infrequent during pregnancy, although it has high morbidity and mortality. Objective: To describe the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of a pregnant with inferior vena cava thrombosis. Clinical case: Is presented an 18-year-old overweight patient with a history of hormonal contraception, with 8 weeks of gestation, who presented increased volume and pain in the lower right limb. She was diagnosed with thrombosis of the inferior vena cava by Doppler ultrasound and treated with heparin. The thrombosis spread to the lower left limb, with high risk for the mother and the fetus. Low molecular weight heparin therapy and elastic compression were continued. Hematological studies were positive for the V3XL factor XIII mutation in a homozygous state. The patient evolved without complications and was discharged with low molecular weight heparin treatment. Conclusion: Thrombosis of the inferior vena cava should be suspected, although it is considered a challenge for the medical team. The choice of the most appropriate treatment depends on each individual patient.

Tumor renal con extensión al atrio derecho a través de la vena cava inferior: reporte de caso / Renal tumor with extension to the right atrium through the inferior vena cava: case report

Resumen El presente articulo describe un caso clínico de una paciente con un ''trombo tumoral''. Estos son tumores que se extienden desde el órgano afectado hasta el atrio derecho, por la vena cava inferior. Hasta el 10 % de los tumores descritos pueden alcanzar la vena cava inferior y el 1 % de estos llegan a atrio derecho. El carcinoma de células renales es el más frecuente en producir este cuadro. El objetivo del articulo es mostrar que es fundamental realizar un adecuado diagnóstico diferencial, ya que existen diferentes procesos tumorales que pueden causar un ''trombo tumoral'' y diferentes causas de masas en el atrio derecho. La clínica de los pacientes con este cuadro será por obstrucción de la vena cava. El diagnóstico se realiza con estudios de imágenes, ultrasonido (US), ecocardiograma, tomografía axial computarizada (TAC) y resonancia magnética. El manejo debe de ser quirúrgico, sin embargo, presenta pronóstico desfavorable, en algunos casos se puede resecar el tumor primario y extraer la masa que ha invadido la vena cava inferior.

Abstract: This article describes a clinical case of a patient with a 'tumoral thrombus''. These are tumors that extend from the affected organ to the right atrium, through the inferior vena cava. Up to 10% of the tumors described can reach the inferior vena cava and 1% of these reach the right atrium. Renal cell carcinoma is the most common to produce this condition. The objective of the article is to show that it is essential to carry out an adequate differential diagnosis since there are different tumor processes that can cause a ''tumoral thrombus'' and different causes of masses in the right atrium. The symptoms of patients with this condition will be caused by the obstruction of the vena cava. The diagnosis is made with imaging studies, ultrasound (US), echocardiography, computerized axial tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging. The management must be surgical, however it has an unfavorable prognosis, in some cases the primary tumor can be resected and the mass that has invaded the inferior vena cava removed.

A Rare Associated Anomaly in Tetralogy of Fallot: Scimitar Syndrome in an Infant

Abstract Pulmonary venous connections may be infrequently abnormal in patients with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). A special subgroup of partial anomalous pulmonary venous return,"scimitar cyndrome", and its coexistence with TOF is less frequently reported. It may proceed unnoticed, as cyanosis already predominates in the clinical picture. This uncommon association must be kept in mind for patients with TOF who have an accessory flow in the inferior vena cava, especially when all pulmonary venous return to the left atrium is not clearly seen.

Damage control in abdominal vascular trauma

In patients with abdominal trauma who require laparotomy, up to a quarter or a third will have a vascular injury. The venous structures mainly injured are the vena cava (29%) and the iliac veins (20%), and arterial vessels are the iliac arteries (16%) and the aorta (14%). The initial approach is performed following the ATLS principles. This manuscript aims to present the surgical approach to abdominal vascular trauma following damage control principles. The priority in a trauma laparotomy is bleeding control. Hemorrhages of intraperitoneal origin are controlled by applying pressure, clamping, packing, and retroperitoneal with selective pressure. After the temporary bleeding control is achieved, the compromised vascular structure must be identified, according to the location of the hematomas. The management of all lesions should be oriented towards the expeditious conclusion of the laparotomy, focusing efforts on the bleeding control and contamination, with a postponement of the definitive management. Their management of vascular injuries includes ligation, transient bypass, and packing of selected low-pressure vessels and bleeding surfaces. Subsequently, the unconventional closure of the abdominal cavity should be performed, preferably with negative pressure systems, to reoperate once the hemodynamic alterations and coagulopathy have been corrected to carry out the definitive management.

En pacientes con trauma de abdomen que requieren laparotomía, hasta una cuarta o tercera parte, habrán sufrido una lesión vascular. Las estructuras venosas principalmente lesionadas son la vena cava y las iliacas, y de vasos arteriales, son las iliacas y la aorta. El abordaje de este tipo de heridas vasculares se puede ser difícil en el contexto de un paciente hemodinámicamente inestable ya que requiera medidas rápidas que permita controlar la exanguinación del paciente. El objetivo de este manuscrito es presentar el abordaje del trauma vascular abdominal de acuerdo con la filosofía de cirugía de control de daños. La primera prioridad en una laparotomía por trauma es el control de la hemorragia. Las hemorragias de origen intraperitoneal se controlan con compresión, pinzamiento o empaquetamiento, y las retroperitoneales con compresión selectiva. Posterior al control transitorio de la hemorragia, se debe identificar la estructura vascular comprometida, de acuerdo con la localización de los hematomas. El manejo de las lesiones debe orientarse a la finalización expedita de la laparotomía, enfocado en el control de la hemorragia y contaminación, con aplazamiento del manejo definitivo. Lo pertinente al tratamiento de las lesiones vasculares incluyen la ligadura, derivación transitoria y el empaquetamiento de vasos seleccionados de baja presión y de superficies sangrantes. Posteriormente se debe realizar el cierre no convencional de la cavidad abdominal, preferiblemente con sistemas de presión negativa, para consecutivamente reoperar una vez corregidas las alteraciones hemodinámicas y la coagulopatía para realizar el manejo definitivo.

Monitoreo hemodinámico en el paciente crítico

RESUMEN La atención al paciente crítico requiere del manejo del sistema cardiovascular y del equilibrio del medio interno, por lo cual es necesario el monitoreo hemodinámico. Con el objetivo de describir el sustento fisiológico del monitoreo hemodinámico y los medios para su determinación se realizó una búsqueda de información en las bases de dato Scopus, SciELO, PubMed, LILACS, AmeliCA y Redib. El monitoreo hemodinámico permite determinar la necesidad de administrar fluidos y su respuesta terapéutica; al analizar la curva de Frank-Starling. Además, necesita la determinación de parámetros estáticos y dinámicos, que analizan el gasto cardíaco, la presión de pulso, medidos mediante métodos invasivos, mínimamente invasivos y no invasivos. La variabilidad de la presión de pulso y del volumen sistólico constituyen nuevas variables útiles en el proceso. El estudio mediante ecocardiografía de la vena cava inferior juega un importante papel en el monitoreo hemodinámico.

ABSTRACT Caring for the critically ill patient requires management of the cardiovascular system and balance of the internal environment. Hemodynamic monitoring is therefore necessary. With the objective of describing the physiological basis of hemodynamic follow-up and means for its determination, a search for information was carried out in the -Scopus, SciELO, PubMed, LILACS, AmeliCA, and Redib- databases. Hemodynamic monitoring allows determining when fluid administration is required and its therapeutic response by analyzing the Frank Starling curve. It requires the determination of static and dynamic parameters that analyze cardiac output and pulse pressure. These parameters are measured by invasive, minimally invasive and noninvasive methods. Pulse pressure and stroke volume variability are useful new variables in the process. Echocardiographic study of the inferior vena cava plays an important role in the hemodynamic follow-up.

Leiomiosarcoma retroperitoneal con resección de vena cava / Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma with resection of the vena cava

RESUMEN El leiomiosarcoma vascular es un tumor maligno de baja incidencia cuya localización más frecuente es la vena vava inferior (VCI). Se presenta habitualmente en la 6a década de la vida. Según su localización se describen 3 tipos de acuerdo con su relación con las venas suprahepáticas y renales. Los cuadros clínicos de presentación son inespecíficos, ya que suelen debutar como hallazgos o con síndromes de congestión venosa pélvica/miembros inferiores. Su tratamiento quirúrgico radical requiere un equipo multidisciplinario entrenado en cirugía retrope ritoneal y vascular.

ABSTRACT Vascular leiomyosarcomas are rare tumors and are usually localized in the inferior vena cava (IVC). They usually occur in the 6th decade of life. They are classified into 3 groups according to the relation with the hepatic and renal veins. The clinical presentation is unspecific, ranging from an incidental finding to symptoms of venous pelvis congestion of lower extremity edema. Radical resection is the treatment of choice and requires multidisciplinary team trained in retroperitoneal and vascular surgery.