VASCULAR SURGERY : 16 July
(04h00 : Junior Surgeon)
A large amount of clot and blood (1.5+ litres) was noted.
The right ovarian vein was found to be separated from the
inferior vena cava, and active bleeding was noted at this
site. Haemostasis was achieved, packs were left in the
abdomen, which was closed. Blood transfusion: 3 units,
duration of surgery 2 hours.