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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2001;19:223-225
© 2001 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Acute pulmonary thromboembolism complicating pneumonectomy: successful operative management

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Wessex Regional Cardiac & Thoracic Unit, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK

Received 5 July 2000; received in revised form 8 November 2000; accepted 4 December 2000.

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Pulmonary thromboembolism after pneumonectomy carries high fatality. Here we present a case of acute embolism to the left pulmonary artery with thrombus in the right atrium and inferior vena cava following right pneumonectomy. Diagnosis was made clinically and radiologically before proceeding to emergency surgery. Thromboembolectomy was successfully performed on cardiopulmonary bypass and the patient was subsequently discharged home after uneventful recovery.

Key Words: Early complication • Postpneumonectomy • Embolectomy • Cardiopulmonary bypass

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