Outcome of Pulmonary Embolectomy

Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis (JCS 2009) - Digest Version -

“…102 According to annual reports by the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery, a total of 539 patients with acute PTE underwent surgical pulmonary thrombectomy during the 7-year period between 2000 and 2006, and the in-hospital mortality was 21.2%. The results in Japan are similar to or better than those in foreign countries.…”

Management of Pulmonary Thromboembolism Based on Severity and Vulnerability to Thrombolysis

“…20) Early surgical intervention for severe cases may have life-saving potential. 20) Cardiac surgeons need to be active participants and leaders in multidisciplinary teams in order to improve the outcome of severe PE. 21) …”

Algorithm of Intensive Care of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Emphasis on the Invasiveness

“…Можем предположить, что мнения экспертов ис-ходят из клиник, в которых имеется возможность одновременно применять ТЛТ и хирургическую ТЭ, проводить полный комплекс диагностических процедур и организацию междисциплинарного консилиума в режиме 24/7 [5,40].…”