Immediate transcatheter embolization of Swan-Ganz catheter-induced pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm.
Digital subtraction angiography is an indispensable complement to cut film studies for the detection of pulmonary artery injury. Immediate transcatheter embolization of catheter-induced pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is a safe, minimally invasive, fast, and cost-effective alternative to surgical treatment.
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Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dimick
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Hamrick
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Schwartzberg
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Saddekni
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D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D002407:Catheterization, Swan-Ganz / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D012421:Rupture; D012449:Safety