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Eur J Pediatr Surg 2010; 20(5): 345-347
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1246195
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Successful Conservative Treatment of Pediatric Renal Trauma and Inferior Vena Caval Thrombosis

Y. Iwamoto1 , T. Onishi2 , A. Hoshina2 , Y. Sugimura1
  • 1Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan
  • 2Yamada Red Cross Hospital, Department of Urology, Ise City, Japan
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28 January 2010 (online)

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Introduction

Post traumatic inferior vena cava thrombosis (IVCT) is rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature. Most cases are treated with either thrombectomy, insertion of an IVC filter or anticoagulant therapy. This is the first report of conservative treatment for IVCT.

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Yoichi Iwamoto

Mie University Graduate School of Medicine

Department of Urology

2-174 Edobashi

514-8507 Mie Prefecture

Tsu City

Japan

Phone: 81 59 232 1111

Fax: 81 59 232 1111

Email: yoichi_iwamoto@yahoo.co.jp