Survival from massive intraoperative pulmonary thromboembolism during orthotopic liver transplantation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of massive pulmonary embolism occurring at the time of graft reperfusion in a patient undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation. The clinical diagnosis of pulmonary embolus was aided by on-table echocardiography. Cardiopulmonary bypass and surgical embolectomy prevented her death. We discuss the differential diagnosis, possible aetiology of pulmonary embolism in this context and subsequent management.
Medical subject headings
- Intraoperative Complications
- Liver Transplantation
- Pulmonary Embolism