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7054525 
Journal Article 
Surgical treatment for congenital occlusion of the inferior vena cava in its diaphragmatic portion 
Reichart, B; Klinner, W; Becker, M; Eisenburg, J; Weber, F; Strik, WO; , 
1981 
1 
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
ISSN: 0171-6425
EISSN: 1439-1902 
English 
6167019 
This is a case report on a congenital occlusion of the inferior vena cava in its diaphragmatic part. Additionally, the proximal 10 cm within the retrohepatic portion of the vessel were highly stenotic. With exception of the vena hepatica brevis all larger hepatic veins were occluded. Correction was achieved using a 14 mm Gore-Tex (Polytetrafluoroethylene) graft, which connected the abdominal part of the inferior vena cava to the right atrium.