ArticleCureus2025
Sonographic Identification of an Inferior Vena Cava Tear in a Penetrating Injury.
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Abstract
Injuries to the inferior vena cava (IVC) from penetrating trauma are uncommon but carry a high risk of fatality due to the potential for rapid, massive haemorrhage. We present the case of a 56-year-old man who sustained a stab wound to the right lower chest and presented in profound haemorrhagic shock. A bedside extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (eFAST) not only identified free abdominal fluid but also provided a direct, real-time visualisation of a tear in the IVC wall with an adjacent haematoma. Despite immediate surgical intervention, the patient died from his injuries. This case highlights a rare but critical sonographic finding, suggesting that evaluating the IVC during an eFAST exam can be a valuable tool for the early detection of life-threatening vascular injuries in haemodynamically unstable patients.
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