Missile embolism to the pulmonary artery: case report and pitfalls of management.

Authors

Raymond L. Singer MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Dale A. Dangleben MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Ali Salim MD, FACS
Stanley J. Kurek MD, FACS
Kamalesh T. ShahFollow
James J. Goodreau MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Darryn I. ShaffFollow
Gary W. SzydlowskiFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

11-1-2003

Abstract

Missile embolism to the pulmonary artery is a rare event. We present a complicated case of missile embolism from the inferior vena cava to the pulmonary artery. The case illustrates the potential pitfalls in the management of these patients.

Volume

76

Issue

5

First Page

1722

Last Page

1725

ISSN

0003-4975

Published In/Presented At

Singer, R. L., Dangleben, D. A., Salim, A., Kurek, S. J., Shah, K. T., Goodreau, J. J., & ... Szydlowski, G. W. (2003). Missile embolism to the pulmonary artery: case report and pitfalls of management. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery, 76(5), 1722-1725.

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Surgery

PubMedID

14602324

Department(s)

Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty

Document Type

Article