| Issue |
J Extra Corpor Technol
Volume 52, Number 3, September 2020
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|---|---|---|
| Page(s) | 242 - 244 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/202052242 | |
| Published online | 15 September 2020 | |
Case Report
Iatrogenic Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator Rupture: Successful Management of a Unique Crisis
* Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
† Department of Perfusion, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia
Address correspondence to: Kaushalendra Rathore, FRACS, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands 6009, Australia. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Received:
11
May
2020
Accepted:
3
August
2020
Abstract
We are presenting a case of successful resuscitation during accidental rupture of a venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator after surgical pulmonary embolectomy. This article reports a rare complication related to the mechanical circulatory support and its successful management.
Key words: angina / cardiogenic shock / ECMO / aorta and great vessels / thrombus
The senior author has stated that the authors have reported no material, financial, or other relationship with any healthcare-related business or other entity whose products or services are discussed in this paper.
© 2020 AMSECT
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