Peritoneal Conduit for Superior Mesenteric Vein Defect during Colon Cancer Surgery for Krukenberg Tumor: A Case Report

Background: Venous resection and reconstruction are common during pancreaticoduodenectomy due to pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Multiple treatment options have been offered for venous repair. In this regard, the present study used the peritoneum as a conduit for the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) reconstruction during colon cancer surgery.Case presentation: The case was a 55-year-old woman with colon adenocarcinoma. The SMV damage was 6 cm in length. The defect was replaced with peritoneal conduit originated from parietal peritoneum of the abdominal wall. Coalition and flow of the SMV were confirmed by contrast-enhanced computed tomography. The patient had a good condition during a 6 months follow-up. Conclusions: Due to its availability and lower overall costs, peritoneal conduit might be a promising choice for SMV defects, in emergent conditions.