Pulmonary embolism due to biological glue after repair of type A aortic dissection

Abstract Biological glue is increasingly used in cardiac surgery. We report a case of type A aortic dissection repair that was complicated by subsequent pulmonary embolism due to BioGlue® (Cryolife Inc, Hennesaw, GA, USA). To our knowledge this is the first report of a case with this complication.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 2011-04, Vol.12 (4), p.650-651
Hauptverfasser:	Rubio Alvarez, Jose, Sierra Quiroga, Juan, de Alegria, Anxo Martinez, Delgado Dominguez, Cristian
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aneurysm, Dissecting - surgery Aneurysm, False - etiology Aortic Aneurysm - surgery Aortic Rupture - etiology Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation - adverse effects Fatal Outcome Humans Male Proteins - adverse effects Pulmonary Embolism - chemically induced Pulmonary Embolism - diagnostic imaging Pulmonary Embolism - surgery Reoperation Tissue Adhesives - adverse effects Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Biological glue is increasingly used in cardiac surgery. We report a case of type A aortic dissection repair that was complicated by subsequent pulmonary embolism due to BioGlue® (Cryolife Inc, Hennesaw, GA, USA). To our knowledge this is the first report of a case with this complication.
ISSN:	1569-9293 1569-9285
DOI:	10.1510/icvts.2010.261933