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Intraoperative pulmonary angioscopy using the flexible fiberoptic choledochoscope.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|May 1, 1986
Summary
Fiberoptic angioscopy aids pulmonary embolectomy by offering rapid, direct visualization of pulmonary arteries. This technique enhances surgical assessment during clot removal procedures.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Pulmonary embolectomy is a critical procedure for treating major pulmonary embolism.
- Direct visualization of the pulmonary vasculature can improve surgical outcomes.