Successful resuscitation of acute massive pulmonary embolism with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and open embolectomy
Journal
Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Journal Volume
72
Journal Issue
1
Pages
266-267
Date Issued
2001
Author(s)
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. ? 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
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adult; article; cardiopulmonary hemodynamics; case report; embolectomy; extracorporeal oxygenation; fatality; female; human; lung angiography; lung embolism; priority journal; resuscitation; Acute Disease; Angiography; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Embolectomy; Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; Female; Humans; Hysterectomy; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications; Pulmonary Embolism; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Type
journal article