Femoral vein ligation for groin recurrence in a woman with vulval squamous cell carcinoma : a case report
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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Date
2025-06-04
Type
Article
Subject
Vulvar Neoplasms
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Citation
Kwong FL, Davies M, Yap JKW. Femoral vein ligation for groin recurrence in a woman with vulval squamous cell carcinoma: A case report. Case Rep Womens Health. 2025 Jun 4;47:e00723. doi: 10.1016/j.crwh.2025.e00723
Journal / Source Title
Case Reports in Women's Health
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Elsevier