A Case of Right Atrial Thrombus and Left Pulmonary Embolus after the Bjork Procedure.
10.4326/jjcvs.25.329
- VernacularTitle:Ｂｊｏｅｒｋ手術後に右房内血栓形成から左肺動脈血栓塞栓症をきたした三尖弁閉鎖症の一例
- Author:
Masahisa Uematsu
;
Masahiro Yamaguchi
;
Hidetaka Ohashi
;
Masanao Imai
;
Yoshihiro Oshima
;
Keiji Ataka
;
Naoki Yoshimura
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
1996;25(5):329-332
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
A 5-year-old boy with tricuspid atresia who underwent the Björk procedure died due to right atrial thrombus and left pulmonary embolus 37 days after operation. It is suggested that thromboembolism may be a frequent complication after the Björk procedure due to the turbulent blood flow at the right atrio-ventricular anastomosis and also due to congestive blood flow. Anticoagulation therapy seems to be essential for postoperative management.
