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  • Title: Embolization of pulmonary catheter-induced pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysms.
    Author: Ray CE, Kaufman JA, Geller SC, Rivitz SM, Kanarek DJ, Waltman AC.
    Journal: Chest; 1996 Nov; 110(5):1370-3. PubMed ID: 8915253.
    Abstract:
    STUDY OBJECTIVES: To determine the outcome of patients with pulmonary catheter-induced pulmonary artery pseudoansurysms (PSAs) treated with embolization. DESIGN: Retrospective outcomes review. SETTING: Large urban tertiary-care hospital. PATIENTS: All patients who presented to diagnostic angiography for ruptured pulmonary artery PSA caused by pulmonary artery catheters (PACs) from November 1990 to September 1995. A total of six patients were examined. INTERVENTIONS: Transcatheter embolotherapy with coils, absorbable gelatin sponges (Gelfoam), and suture material. RESULTS: These procedures were technically successful in all patients, and none had recurrent hemoptysis. Four of the six patients were discharged from the hospital. CONCLUSION: Embolotherapy is a useful alternative to surgery for some patients with PAC-induced pulmonary PSA.
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