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ArticleCase reports in women's health2025

Femoral vein ligation for groin recurrence in a woman with vulval squamous cell carcinoma: A case report.

Fong Lien Kwong, Mark Davies, Jason K W Yap

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Fong Lien KwongPanbirmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Grove Lane, Smethwick, Birmingham B66 2QT, UK.
Mark DaviesPanbirmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Grove Lane, Smethwick, Birmingham B66 2QT, UK.
Jason K W YapPanbirmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Grove Lane, Smethwick, Birmingham B66 2QT, UK.

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Abstract

The management of groin recurrences in women with vulval cancer presents a significant therapeutic challenge. Groin recurrences, particularly those involving the femoral vessels, are associated with poor outcomes. Historically, surgery was often not offered in such cases, exposing patients to the risk of fatal complications from femoral vessel blow-out, leading to exsanguination. This report describes the management of a right large vulval groin recurrence involving the femoral vein, treated successfully with femoral vein ligation. The patient's postoperative recovery was largely uneventful. This case highlights the feasibility of femoral vein ligation when performed with early involvement of vascular surgeons and a multidisciplinary team approach. Femoral vein ligation should be considered in cases of vessel invasion as it can be both life-saving and limb-sparing. Additionally, the report discusses the development of collateral venous circulation, which often compensates for femoral vein obstruction.

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Femoral vein ligationGroin blow-outInguinofemoral metastasisMultidisciplinary inputVulval cancer

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PMID40546688
PMCPMC12180957

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