Successful Resuscitation of Acute Massive Pulmonary Embolism with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Open Embolectomy
Resource
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY v.72 n.1 pp.266-267
Journal
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
Journal Volume
v.72
Journal Issue
n.1
Pages
266-267
Date Issued
2001
Date
2001
Author(s)
WANG, SHOEI-SHEN
Abstract
Acute massive pulmonary embolism is usually fatal if not treated aggressively, but the management is not standardized . Open pulmonary embolectomy retains a role in the treatment of this disastrous disease. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has been used for cardiopulmonary support in some patients with life-threatening pulmonary embolism. This article details our experience of a 58-year-old woman suffering from acute cardiopulmonary collapse caused by massive pulmonary embolism. Under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support, the patient received pulmonary angiography and underwent open embolectomy for a definitive treatment. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Type
journal article