Surgical treatment of acute massive pulmonary embolism: report of two cases

We experienced two cases of acute massive pulmonary embolism. Both of the patients required emergent surgical procedures under cardiopulmonary bypass after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Postoperative courses of them were uneventful. In severe cases with acute massive pulmonary thrombosis, there is...

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Published inKyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery Vol. 52; no. 2; p. 106
Main Authors Kaneda, K, Nishiwaki, N, Kondo, T, Sakota, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan 01.02.1999
Subjects
Acute Disease
Aged
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Embolism - surgery
Pulmonary Surgical Procedures - methods
Thrombectomy
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Summary:We experienced two cases of acute massive pulmonary embolism. Both of the patients required emergent surgical procedures under cardiopulmonary bypass after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Postoperative courses of them were uneventful. In severe cases with acute massive pulmonary thrombosis, there is no time to choose medical treatment alternative to pulmonary embolectomy. The diagnosis should be made promptly, and immediate decision of operation is very important.
ISSN:0021-5252