Resection and reconstruction of the inferior vena cava for neoplasms.

Aim: To evaluate the results of an aggressive surgical approach of resection and reconstruction of the inferior vena cava (IVC).

Methods: The approach to caval resection depends on the extent and location of tumor involvement. The supra- and infra-hepatic portion of the IVC was dissected and taped.

Successful emergency pancreatoduodenectomy in a non-trauma patient.

In the past decades considerable improvements in diagnostic imaging procedures, surgical technique and perioperative intensive care treatment have lead to a significant decrease in perioperative mortality and morbidity after pancreatic resection. This lead to an expansion of the indications for pancreatoduodenectomy. Little data exist in the literature on emergency pancreatoduodenectomy in non-trauma patients.