Mortality rate for pulmonary embolectomy in critically ill patients still ranges from 30% to 45%. The causes of death in these patients
are persistent pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary edema, and massive pulmonary hemorrhage. Residual thrombus and air...
Mortality rate for pulmonary embolectomy in critically ill patients still ranges from 30% to 45%. The causes of death in these patients
are persistent pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary edema, and massive pulmonary hemorrhage. Residual thrombus and air
trapping in peripheral pulmonary artery during pulmonary embolectomy can cause intractable right heart failure and persistent
pulmonary hypertension. We report a successful extraction of residual thrombus and air bubbles during pulmonary embolectomy
by retrograde pulmonary perfusion. Use of this technique could decrease morbidity and mortality from persistent right heart failure
after pulmonary embolectomy in critically ill patients.