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  • Title: [Pulmonary embolism in head and neck surgery].
    Author: Liu S, Tang P.
    Journal: Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi; 2002 Aug; 37(4):304-6. PubMed ID: 12772421.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To improve the early diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was done of 5 cases of postoperative pulmonary embolism in the department of head and neck surgery from 1993 to 1999. RESULTS: 5 patients: male 4, female 1; age ranged from 42 to 64 years. The unexplained dyspnea, chest pain, and sudden death were the most frequent symptoms. 4 patients were death suddenly because of the incorrect diagnosis and treatment. Only one patient was alive for the correct diagnosis and thrombolytic treatment. CONCLUSION: Postoperative pulmonary embolism is a major cause of mortality patients undergoing head and neck surgical procedure. Mortality of pulmonary embolism could be reduced by early and correct diagnosis and treatment.
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