Pulmonary thrombectomy
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Pulmonary thrombectomy (pronounced: puhl-MON-uh-ree throm-BEK-tuh-mee) is a medical procedure used to remove a blood clot (or thrombus) from the pulmonary artery. The term originates from the Greek words "pulmon" (lung), "thrombos" (clot), and "ektome" (excision).
Procedure
The procedure is typically performed by a cardiovascular surgeon or an interventional radiologist. It involves the insertion of a catheter into the patient's blood vessels, usually through the groin, and guiding it to the location of the clot in the lungs. The clot is then removed using a variety of techniques, including suction, mechanical devices, or medication to dissolve the clot.
Indications
Pulmonary thrombectomy is often used in cases of pulmonary embolism, a condition where a blood clot travels to the lungs from another part of the body, typically the legs. This can cause serious complications, including heart failure and death, if not treated promptly.
Risks and Complications
As with any surgical procedure, pulmonary thrombectomy carries certain risks. These may include bleeding, infection, damage to the blood vessels or lungs, and reactions to anesthesia. In some cases, the procedure may not be successful in removing the entire clot, or new clots may form.
Related Terms
- Thrombosis: The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood.
- Embolism: The sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or foreign material.
- Anticoagulant: A drug that helps prevent blood clots from forming.
- Thrombolytic therapy: The use of drugs to break up or dissolve blood clots.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pulmonary thrombectomy
- Wikipedia's article - Pulmonary thrombectomy
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