Pulmonary embolism associated with surgically proved deep venous thrombosis

Journal Article · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975 · Am. J. Surg.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9610(75)90304-9· OSTI ID:7224280

Williams, J W; Britt, L G; Sherman, R T

The femoral or popliteal vein was inspected for the presence of thrombus at the time of surgery. One week postoperatively a perfusion lung scan was obtained using /sup 131/I macroaggregated albumin and the Nuclear Chicago PhoGamma camera. The lung scan was considered positive for embolization if the area of decreased perfusion appeared normal on the chest x-ray film. Patients with positive lung scans were further studied, when possible, by pulmonary arteriography with selective injection of both main pulmonary arteries. The arteriographic criterion for embolization was abrupt intraluminal interruption of a lobar or segmental artery. Drugs that affect platelet activity, such as aspirin, Thorazine, and Robitussin, were not given to patients under study.

• Research Organization: City of Memphis Hospitals
• OSTI ID: 7224280
• Journal Information: Am. J. Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Surg.; (United States) Vol. 129:5; ISSN AJSUA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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