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  • Title: [Rupture of a branch of the pulmonary artery during Swan-Ganz catheterization. Treatment by coil embolization].
    Author: Wunschel-Joseph ME, Gottwalles Y, Weisse D, Hanssen M.
    Journal: Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss; 1999 Feb; 92(2):259-63. PubMed ID: 10078346.
    Abstract:
    Rupture of the pulmonary artery or of one of its branches during a Swan-Ganz catheterisation is a rare complication which remains lethal in about 50% of cases. The risk factors and mechanisms of this complication have been previously described. There are two means of treatment: intensive care and specific medical or surgical treatment. In this case, the rupture of the pulmonary artery occurred during Swan-Ganz catheterisation and was treated by coil embolisation. This simple and rapid technique seems to be very promising.
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