RT Journal A1 Laurian C, Bruneau L, Vinay P T1 THe cavaportal shunt in interruptions of the suprarenal inferior vena cava JF Archives of Surgery JO Archives of Surgery YR 1979 FD May 1 VO 114 IS 5 SP 628 OP 631 DO 10.1001/archsurg.1979.01370290078016 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1979.01370290078016 AB • Abrupt interruption of the suprarenal inferior vena cava can have dramatic consequences and can be difficult to repair successfully. In the case reported, an excellent result was obtained by a cavaportal anastomosis, with minimal consequences on renal and hepatic functions.(Arch Surg 114:628-631, 1979)