Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation to Facilitate Removal of Endobronchial Tumors.

Category Primary study
JournalTexas Heart Institute journal
Year 2021
Short-term extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a useful adjunct to thoracic procedures. We report the cases of 2 middle-aged men who were supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to facilitate tumor debulking and recanalization of the carina and mainstem bronchi. Neither patient had major complications or adverse events. These cases suggest that short-term extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is safe in patients undergoing complex resection or debulking of endobronchial lesions.
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First added on: May 31, 2023