The Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy Increases Gradually All Over the World; Review
Abstract
Pulmonary
endarterectomy (PTE) is a complex surgical procedure that provides functional
and haemodynamic improvement in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary
hypertension. The use of PTE procedures is increasing all over the world and by
getting a high level of surgical expertise; therefore, mortality rates are
gradually decreasing day by day. Initially, operative mortality rates were high
with a range of approximately 4%-24%. These rates have substantially decreased
all over the world. PTE is a surgical technique that aims to remove unresolved
thromboembolic material that obstructs the pulmonary arteries. Significant and
persistent decreases in pulmonary artery pressures and pulmonary vascular
resistance are observed in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
after the surgery. Nowadays, this operation is offered to those patients who
were considered to be inoperable in the past.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Review
Publication Date
December 1, 2016
Submission Date
December 1, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2016 Volume: 19 Number: 3