A Case of Right Atrial Thrombus and Left Pulmonary Embolus after the Bjork Procedure / 日本心臓血管外科学会雑誌

ABSTRACT

A 5-year-old boy with tricuspid atresia who underwent the Björk procedure died due to right atrial thrombus and left pulmonary embolus 37 days after operation. It is suggested that thromboembolism may be a frequent complication after the Björk procedure due to the turbulent blood flow at the right atrio-ventricular anastomosis and also due to congestive blood flow. Anticoagulation therapy seems to be essential for postoperative management.