Superior mesenteric vein reconstruction during pancreatoduodenectomy using a dilated right ovarian vein in a patient at future risk for pelvic congestion syndrome: a case report
Abstract Background Pancreatoduodenectomy including resection of the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) is increasingly performed for right-sided pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma invading the wall of that vessel. Various venous grafts may be chosen for reconstruction. We present a woman with pancreatic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-04-01
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Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01421-w |