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[Pulmonary bone-marrow embolism. Analysis of 53 cases]
Minerva Medica
|February 18, 1978
Summary
Pulmonary bone marrow embolism, often linked to cardiac massage, can be frequent and clinically significant in severe underlying conditions.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Cardiopulmonary Medicine
Context:
- Review of 53 autoptic cases with pulmonary bone marrow embolism.
- Investigated potential etiologic factors, including external cardiac massage and accidents.
Purpose:
- To analyze the occurrence and potential causes of pulmonary bone marrow embolism.
- To assess the clinical significance of pulmonary bone marrow embolism.
Summary:
- Pulmonary bone marrow embolism was identified in 53 autoptic cases.
- External cardiac massage was the likely cause in 31 cases; other causes were often unclear.
- The number of emboli varied significantly, sometimes reaching high levels (up to 16 per section).
Impact:
- Highlights the association between external cardiac massage and pulmonary bone marrow embolism.
- Suggests pulmonary bone marrow embolism may have clinical significance, especially in critically ill patients.