Sequential aortic and inferior vena caval clamping for control of suprarenal vena caval injuries: case report.

A successful repair of a massive upper abdominal injury from a gunshot wound in a child is presented. The technique of sequentially clamping the aorta at the diaphragmatic hiatus and the inferior vena cava within the pericardium stabilized the patient for further repairs. This patient is apparently recovered, 1 year after the procedure.