Dual intervention for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism in patients with deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs
- VernacularTitle:急性肺动脉栓塞的双介入治疗
- Author:
Jinchi ZHANG
;
Pingfan GUO
;
Yongkun LIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Leg?Thrombophlebitis?Pulmonary embolism?Thrombolytic therapy?Inferior vena cava filter
- From:
Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery
1998;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of dual intervention for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism(PE) in patients with deep venous thrombosis(DVT) of lower limbs.Methods:Twenty five patients of DVT with PE were treated with combination of transcatheter thrombolysis and inferior vena cava filter placement.Results:All the filter procedures and catheter were successfully performed,without any complication.The clinical symptoms were markedly improved in all patients.Twenty three cases were followed up for 3-36 months after dual intervention,and no complications of interventional treatment or recurrent PE was found.Conclusion:The inferior vena cava filter placement is an effect method in preventing PE.Dual interventional procedures is a superior and effective method for managing the patients with PE.
