Pulmonary Embolism: A Late Complication of Pectus Excavatum Repair

Abaci O., Cetinkal G., Kocas C., Evren E., Yildiz M., YILDIZELİ B., ...More

CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE, vol.9, no.4, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/chd.12094
  • Journal Name: CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The Ravitch operation is frequently performed to correct pectus excavatum with few and minor complications. We present a case of pulmonary embolism with pulmonary endarterectomy in a patient undergoing Ravitch repair for pectus excavatum 2 years ago.