Coil Embolization as a Life-Saving Treatment for Pulmonary Artery Perforation Secondary to Large-Bore Catheterization

Figure 1. Pulmonary Artery CTA Computed tomography angiography of the pulmonary trunk demonstrating large saddle embolus of the main, right, and left pulmonary trunk.

Figure 2. Pulmonary Angiography (A) Angiography of the right pulmonary artery with filling defect in the upper, middle, and lower lobes. (B) Angiography of the left pulmonary artery with filling defect in the upper, middle and lower lobes.

Figure 3. Pulmonary Artery Thrombectomy Results of mechanical thrombectomy from the right and left main pulmonary arteries.

Figure 4. Pulmonary Perforation Angiography of the left pulmonary artery demonstrating perforation of the mid branch and extravasation of contrast material in the extravascular space.

Figure 5. Post Coil Coil embolization of the left pulmonary artery with successful tamponade of extravasation of blood into the lungs.