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After having studied nine observations about patients referred to them for embolectomy under CEC on suspicion of massive pulmonary embolism, the authors describe five differential diagnosis and how they can be reached. A low central venous pressure, an hypoxaemia sensitive to oxygenotherapy, a high pulmonary wedge pressure or the lack of diastolocapillary gradient, and, last of all, a real hypocoagulability attained by the use of low and daily doses of heparin must make one cautious. Yet, if a doubt should persist, an angiography and/or a scintigraphy will be asked for.
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PMID:[False diagnosis of post-operative massive pulmonary embolism. Nine observations (author's transl)]. 49 47

A brief survey is made of a personal series of 12 embolectomies performed under varying clinical conditions for the management of massive pulmonary embolism. Four satisfactory results were achieved. This operation is carried out under CEC and is a sound procedure. Stress is laid on its fundamental importance in the treatment of cases of this kind. Its early choice should be made in the light of the clinical picture.
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PMID:[Role of surgical deobstruction in massive pulmonary emboli. Review of 12 operated cases]. 69 86