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Pulmonary embolectomy

D M Glassford, W C Alford, G R Burrus

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Pulmonary embolectomy can save lives, especially when diagnostic studies like lung scans or pulmonary arteriograms are performed promptly. Patients in circulatory collapse or unresponsive to resuscitation may still benefit from this procedure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant cause of mortality.
    • Pulmonary embolectomy is a critical intervention for massive PE.
    • Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention impact patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review outcomes of pulmonary embolectomy over a 10-year period.
    • To evaluate the impact of diagnostic studies and patient condition on survival.
    • To provide recommendations for the management of massive pulmonary embolism.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 20 patients undergoing pulmonary embolectomy.
    • Analysis of pre-operative diagnostic studies (pulmonary arteriogram, lung scan).
    • Correlation of patient clinical status (circulatory collapse, cardiopulmonary resuscitation) with survival rates.

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    Main Results:

    • Overall survival rate for pulmonary embolectomy was 60% (12/20 survivors).
    • Patients with pre-operative pulmonary arteriograms had a 70% survival rate (7/10).
    • Patients undergoing embolectomy during cardiopulmonary resuscitation had a 50% survival rate (5/10).

    Conclusions:

    • Immediate diagnostic studies are crucial upon suspicion of pulmonary embolism.
    • Patients with sudden collapse require rapid transfer to the operating room.
    • Pulmonary embolectomy is a viable option for patients unresponsive to resuscitation and those with confirmed massive PE, even if hemodynamically stable.