Korean J Crit Care Med.
2009 Dec;24(3):164-167. 10.4266/kjccm.2009.24.3.164.
Successful Embolectomy of a Pulmonary Saddle Embolism Post-cesarean Section Complicated by Cardiac Arrest: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea. iloveu59@hallym.or.kr
- 2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea.
- 3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea.
- KMID: 2228325
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4266/kjccm.2009.24.3.164
Abstract
- A 41-year-old female underwent an uneventful cesarean section, which was followed by a pulmonary saddle embolism complicated by cardiac arrest. This case shows that successful embolectomy is possible, despite a potentially lethal pulmonary saddle embolism, 34 cm in length, and intra-operative cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We report our case and discuss the anesthetic considerations based on the literature.
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