Delayed recurrent massive thromboembolism through a vena caval clip after pulmonary embolectomy.

Authors :: Frank G
Tyers O
Larrieu AJ
Stout LC
Tonnesen AS
Williams EH
Source :: Chest [Chest] 1980 Jan; Vol. 77 (1), pp. 114-5.
Publication Year :: 1980
Abstract: A case of recurrent massive pulmonary embolization through a modified Miles' clip two weeks after successful emergency pulmonary embolectomy is reported. Vena caval ligation is probably a safer alternative in these critically ill patients.

Subjects :: Autopsy
Breast Neoplasms surgery
Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating surgery
Female
Humans
Mastectomy
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Pulmonary Embolism pathology
Recurrence
Pulmonary Embolism surgery

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