Pulmonary thromboembolism during liver transplantation: possible association with antifibrinolytic drugs and novel treatment options.

O'Connor, C J; Roozeboom, D; Brown, R; Tuman, K J · Anesth Analg · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The authors describe two cases of massive intraoperative pulmonary thromboembolism resulting in cardiovascular collapse during liver transplantation. The potential role of antifibrinolytic drugs is discussed, along with the use of treatment modalities not previously applied in this setting.

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