Abstract
Results The portal and superior mesenteric vein injuries developed at the time of tumor excision by general surgeons. We joined the operation of general surgeons. Proximal and distal region of the portal and superior mesenteric vein were compressed with hand to stop bleeding. The portal and superior mesenteric veins were repaired with 6/0 prolene suture. The portal and superior mesenteric vein were dissected from tumor. The tumor was extracted. Histopatologic examination of tumor showed gastrointestinal stromal tumor. The patient was performed partial gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy by general surgeons. She was discharged on day 24.
Highlights
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor is common in the gastrointestinal tract
The portal and superior mesenteric vein injuries developed at the time of tumor excision by general surgeons
Proximal and distal region of the portal and superior mesenteric vein were compressed with hand to stop bleeding
Summary
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor is common in the gastrointestinal tract. Surgical excision of gastrointestinal stromal tumor is extremely important to avoid portal vein injury. Iatrogenic injury of the portal vein at the time of surgical excision of giant gastrointestinal stromal tumor and our surgical procedure K Ergunes1*, H Iner1, F Tatar2, I Yurekli1, A Gurbuz1 From 23rd World Congress of the World Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons Split, Croatia.
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