Delayed recurrent massive thromboembolism through a vena caval clip after pulmonary embolectomy.
A case of recurrent massive pulmonary embolization through a modified Miles' clip two weeks after successful emergency pulmonary embolectomy is reported. Vena caval ligation is probably a safer alternative in these critically ill patients.
D001344:Autopsy; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D002285:Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence