Percutaneous large-bore mechanical thrombectomy for macroscopic fat pulmonary embolism: a case report

Percutaneous large-bore mechanical thrombectomy for macroscopic fat pulmonary embolism: a case report

Abstract Background Macroscopic fat pulmonary embolism is extremely uncommon. Most cases occur in the context of fat grafting or long bone fractures. Macroscopic fat pulmonary embolism may be associated with cardiopulmonary compromise and is associated with high mortality. Mechanical thrombectomy is...

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Main Authors: James M. Chan, Zeyad Aljeboori, Angajendra Ghosh, Benjamin Peake, Moira N. Rush, Alexandra Du Guesclin, Hui Yin Lim, Miranda Siemienowicz, Hong Kuan Kok, Goran Mitreski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-02-01
Series:CVIR Endovascular
Subjects:
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary fat embolism
CT pulmonary angiogram
Thrombectomy
Mechanical thrombectomy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42155-025-00521-6
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