Published in:
01-12-2003 | Case Report
Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus Removal Using Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in Two Patients with Osteosarcoma
Authors:
Nicholas D. Garcia, MD, Mark D. Morasch, MD, Albert D. Sam II, MD, Robert L. Satcher, MD PhD, Matthew G. Blum, MD, and David A. Fullerton, MD
Published in:
Annals of Vascular Surgery
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Issue 6/2003
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Abstract
In this case report, the technique of deep hypothermia and circulatory arrest (DHCA) is used to successfully extract extensive symptomatic tumor thrombus from the inferior vena cava (IVC) in two patients with osteosarcoma. This is the first description of the use of this modality for treatment of osteosarcoma involving the IVC. Osteosarcoma and the use of DHCA are discussed.