Author/Editor		Možina, Hugor; Šurlan, Miloš
Title		Zdravljenje masive pljučne embolije s perkutano transkatetersko pulmonalno trombembolektomijo
Translated title		Percutaneous catheter thrombembolectomy in massive pulmonary embolism
Type		članek
Source		In: Bručan A, Gričar M, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 4. Zbornik 5. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 1998 jun 17-20; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		1998
Volume		str. 305-9
Language		slo
Abstract		Rapid restoration of pulmonary blood flow is important in preventing death due to a massive pulmonary embolus. Usulay we use thrombolytic agents to accelerate the lysis of acute emboli. Unfortunately in certain number of patients such treatment is contraindicated or unsuccessful. We present an alternative mechanical treatment with percutaneous catheter embolectomy in two patients with massive pulmonary embolism. The first patient had contraindication for thrombolytic treatment and in the second cause the thrombolytic treatment was unsuccessful. Technique of catheter procedure and indications for alternative mechanical treatment are discussed.
Descriptors		PULMONARY EMBOLISM THROMBECTOMY MIDDLE AGE AGED