Surgical management of a retrohepatic inferior vena cava injury following blunt abdominal trauma

Abstract

The clinical scenario of a 3 year-old child who sustained a retrohepatic inferior vena cava injury following blunt abdominal trauma is reported. The presentation, evaluation, and surgical management are discussed.

Keywords

• Retrohepatic
• Inferior vena cava
• Injury
• Blunt
• Trauma