Renal artery thrombosis following secondary cytoreduction in a patient with ovarian cancer

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Output type: Journal article

Author list: Zakashansky K., Schiff J., Roayaie S., Rahaman J., Nagarsheth N.

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication year: 2007

Journal: Gynecologic Oncology (0090-8258)

Volume number: 105

Issue number: 2

Start page: 536

End page: 538

Number of pages: 3

ISSN: 0090-8258

URL: http://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id:34247169084

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Abstract

Background.: In order to successfully perform aggressive cytoreductive surgery for patients with recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer, resection of retroperitoneal disease in close proximity to major vessels is often required. Case.: We describe a case of a 44-year-old female patient with a history of Stage IV carcinoma of the ovary, who underwent a successful secondary debulking procedure. To remove the left para-aortic tumor implant she required complete mobilization of the left kidney, with skeletonization of the left renal artery and vein. Postoperatively, the patient developed left renal artery thrombosis necessitating a unilateral nephrectomy. Conclusion.: This is, to our knowledge, the first reported case of renal artery thrombosis following a debulking procedure. Gynecologic oncologists should be aware of this possibility and be familiar with the diagnosis and management of this condition. © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Ovarian carcinoma, Renal artery thrombosis, Secondary cytoreduction

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