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Noriko Kodani1, Takeki Ohashi1, Hiroshi Iida1
1Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Nagoya Tokushukai General Hospital, Kasugai City, Aichi, Japan.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|March 23, 2016
Summary
This study demonstrates a minimally invasive approach for pulmonary embolectomy in a patient with acute type A aortic dissection. Redo cardiac surgery using this technique offers a viable option for treating pulmonary embolism with rapid recovery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Acute type A aortic dissection requires complex surgical management.
- Pulmonary embolism is a potential complication following aortic dissection repair.
- Redo cardiac surgery presents unique challenges for managing emergent conditions.
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