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Pulmonary thrombectomy and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a case study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 71-year-old male with a history of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension scheduled for an elective pulmonary thrombectomy was removed from the surgical list in 2019 for unknown reasons. Four years later, a different surgeon elected to perform the surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass support. Following surgery, the patient was placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and ultimately died. This case report highlights the surgical and perfusion techniques, as well as the rare events that occurred during his care.

Source: Journal of ExtraCorporeal Technology

DOI: 10.1051/ject/2025024

Author: Mariah DeRenzo

Institution: Emory University

Language: English

Topic: Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,300