Key result
Surgical thromboembolectomy with PFO closure and IVC filter successfully resolves impending paradoxical embolism.
Why the study?
Thrombus across a patent foramen ovale is a rare condition with risk of systemic embolization and cryptogenic stroke, requiring effective treatment strategies.
Case Report (n=1)
Surgical thromboembolectomy with PFO closure and a preoperative IVC filter is an effective treatment strategy for pending paradoxical embolus.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
May support individualized surgical thromboembolectomy plus PFO closure; leaves open optimal strategy in pending paradoxical embolus.
Citarella et al. (2019) conducted a case report in Pending paradoxical embolus through a patent foramen ovale (n=1). IVC filter insertion, surgical thromboembolectomy, and PFO closure was evaluated on Patient recovery and discharge. Surgical thromboembolectomy with PFO closure and preoperative IVC filter placement successfully treated a pending paradoxical embolus, allowing the patient to be discharged home 1 month after surgery.
Synapse has enriched 4 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: