title: Transvenous pulmonary embolectomy for acute massive pulmonary embolism.
abstract: Transvenous pulmonary embolectomy employing a vacuum-cupped directionally controlled catheter is a relatively new technique used in the management of major pulmonary embolism. We present the findings in a patient with acute massive pulmonary embolism who underwent transvenous pulmonary embolectomy, with immediate and marked improvement in hemodynamic function and survival. Insertion of a new intracaval filter at the same time provided protection against recurrent thromboembolism.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002404:Catheterization; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000601:surgery*