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Ann Thorac Surg 1978;25:248-249
© 1978 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Vena Cava Interruption after Pulmonary Embolectomy

John M. Moran, M.D.*

Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood and the Cardiopulmonary Surgery Section, Hines Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, IL.

Accepted for publication May 31, 1977.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Moran, Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153

Interruption of the inferior vena cava for thromboembolism is occasionally appropriate following either pulmonary embolectomy or other cardiac operation performed through a median sternotomy. Experience has shown that simple extension of the sternotomy incision to the umbilicus is a quick and practical means of obtaining good exposure for caval interruption.






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