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Off-Pump Methacrylate Cement Pulmonary Embolectomy

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Methacrylate is polymer used as a bone cement in orthopedic procedures that can rarely embolize, resulting in atrial perforation and pulmonary artery occlusion. Retrieval of emboli typically requires cardiopulmonary bypass and deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. In this report, we describe the off-pump removal of a massive left pulmonary artery methacrylate embolus using surface ultrasound localization, partial cross-clamping of the main pulmonary artery, and snaring of the of the left pulmonary venous return.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2022.09.001

Authors: Brooks V. Udelsman, Ellesse Credaroli, Andrew Notarianni, John Elefteriades, Daniel J. Boffa, Wanda M. Popescu

Institution: Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $975