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Semin intervent Radiol 2000; Volume 17(Number 02): 147-154
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9450
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Treatment Options for Massive Pulmonary Embolism

J. Todd Morgan1 , Wilfrido Castañeda, M.D.
  • Department of Radiology, LSU Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • 1Presently at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia.
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31 December 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This article summarizes the treatment of pulmonary embolization with ``mechanical fragmentation.'' The use of a rotating pigtail catheter, a stainless steel Impellar basket, and an Amplatz thrombectomy device is discussed.

KEYWORD

Pulmonary embolization - thrombectomy - thrombolysis