Embolization of caval umbrella. Discussion and report of successful removal from the right ventricle

The first case of successful diagnosis and operative removal of a vena caval umbrella which had become detached and migrated to the right ventricle is reported. Complications from the employment of this device are discussed. In all cases of umbrella embolization to the right heart and pulmonary arte...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 1976-08, Vol.72 (2), p.256-258
Hauptverfasser:	Isch, JH, Shumacker, HB, Jr
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Embolism - etiology Embolism - surgery Filtration - instrumentation Foreign Bodies - etiology Foreign Bodies - surgery Foreign-Body Migration - etiology Heart Ventricles Humans Male Pulmonary Embolism - prevention & control Surgical Procedures, Operative - adverse effects Vena Cava, Inferior - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	The first case of successful diagnosis and operative removal of a vena caval umbrella which had become detached and migrated to the right ventricle is reported. Complications from the employment of this device are discussed. In all cases of umbrella embolization to the right heart and pulmonary arterial tree, immediate operative removal is indicated. Precautions regarding umbrella insertion which minimize the likelihood of dislodgment and embolization are also mentioned.
ISSN:	0022-5223 1097-685X
DOI:	10.1016/s0022-5223(19)40447-9