Significance of Hepatic Resection Combined with Inferior Vena Cava Resection and Its Reconstruction with Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene for Treatment of Liver Tumors

Abstract

IVC resection and its reconstruction with ePTFE for treatment of liver tumors was safely performed on 11 selected patients with a 50% survival of 29 months. Patency of the graft was maintained for the longterm without infectious complications. This surgical procedure is indicated in some select patients in whom IVC invasion is extensive.