Pulmonary embolism during venography: report of a rare complication.
Fortuitous radiologic documentation of a migrating thrombus during phlebography resulting in massive pulmonary embolus and cardiopulmonary collapse is demonstrated. This is a rare occurrence that has been infrequently documented and published.
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Department of Radiology, University of Vermont, Burlington 05401.
D000368:Aged; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D010690:Phlebography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*