Iliac vein replacement with a descending aortic homograft

Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Sep;72(3):957-8. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02776-x.

Abstract

We describe successful replacement of the iliac vein using a descending aortic homograft. The ilio femoral system was avulsed after recannulation of the femoral vein during a third cardiac reoperation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta, Thoracic / transplantation*
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects
  • Femoral Vein
  • Humans
  • Iliac Vein / injuries
  • Iliac Vein / surgery*
  • Male
  • Transplantation, Homologous