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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1981; 29(4): 227-232
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023482
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023482
Delayed Pulmonary Thrombectomy via a Peripheral Approach in the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism and Sequelae
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Publication History
Publication Date:
28 May 2008 (online)
Summary
Delayed unilateral pulmonary embolectomy via the peripheral approach has been performed in 12 patients suffering from chronic pulmonary vascular obstruction after a single or repeated embolisms. Arterial hypoxemia and pulmonary hypertension were present in all cases. Embolectomy was performed several months or years after the initial event. There were 2 early and one late death. The surviving patients are doing well clinically and show definite hemodynamic and angiographic improvement.
Key Words
Pulmonary embolism - Delayed thrombectomy