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The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 16, Issue: 5, Page: 671-673
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Superior mesenteric vein tear with total hip arthroplasty
Jonathan N. Grauer; John M. Keggi; Kristaps J. KeggiHip
Abstract: Total hip arthroplasty imparts significant physical forces on the patient at the time of surgery. We report a case of an injury to the superior mesenteric vein that is thought to have occurred at the time of impaction of the acetabular component of a total hip arthroplasty. This complication has been reported previously only from high-energy nonpenetrating trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents.
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