| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883074 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A small subset of patients undergoing pulmonary endarterectomy develop temporary life-threatening respiratory failure secondary to severe reperfusion edema. In those patients with satisfactory hemodynamic outcome, V-V ECLS is a therapeutic option when all other conventional strategies have been exhausted.
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Authors
Patricia A. MD, PhD, Michael M. MD, Aaron D. BA, Mary MSN, CP, William R. MD, Stuart W. MB, FRCS,