Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2001 Apr;34(4):373-376.

Massive Endobronchial Hemorrhage After Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy in Chronic Pulmonary Embolism

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  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Massive endobronchial hemorrhage after a successful pulmonary thromboendarterectomy is a rare but catastrophic complication. We experienced this complication in a patient with chronic pulmonary embolism, but it was managed successfully using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and differential ventilation.

Keyword

Thromboendarterectomy; Hemorrhage; Pulmonary embolism

MeSH Terms

Endarterectomy*
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Hemorrhage*
Humans
Pulmonary Embolism*
Ventilation
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