Fistulization of inferior vena cava prosthesis to the second portion of duodenum: a case report

Authors

  • Luis Fernandez Policlínica Méndez Gimón. Instituto Oncológico Luis Razetti. Caracas, Venezuela.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61155/2024.78.2.006

Keywords:

fistulised to the second portion of the duodenum, Dacron prosthesis in the inferior vena cava, Retroperitoneal germ cell tumour

Abstract

We present a rare case of a patient who underwent surgery 18 years ago for a retroperitoneal germ cell tumour which necessitated the placement of a Dacron prosthesis in the inferior vena cava which fistulised to the second portion of the duodenum.

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Published

2024-08-31

How to Cite

Fernández, L. (2024). Fistulization of inferior vena cava prosthesis to the second portion of duodenum: a case report. Revista GEN, 78(2), 79–81. https://doi.org/10.61155/2024.78.2.006

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CLINICAL CASE