Radical nephrectomy with inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombectomy: implications for post-operative nursing care

Autor: Janee, Klipfel, Therese M, Jacobson, Michelle, Havel
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Urologic nursing. 30(6)
ISSN: 1053-816X
Popis: The surgery required to remove a renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombus is complex. IVC tumor thrombus is a complicating factor that occurs in 4% to 10% of patients with renal cell carcinoma. Nurses need to understand this surgical procedure and its inherent risks to proactively and successfully manage the patient's post-operative care and discharge plan.
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