Clinical analysis of 32 cases with pulmonary embolism following major surgery of gastrointestinal malignant tumors / 中国现代普通外科进展

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the etiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment and precaution of pulmonary embolism following major surgery of gastrointestinal malignant tumors. Methods: Thirty-two cases of pulmonary embolism following major surgery of gastrointestinal malignant tumors were analyzed retrospectively. Results: The most common clinical manifestations were dyspnea, thoracodynia and palpitation. The D-dimer of all cases was positive. The examination of pulmonary arteriography by spiral computed tomography might assist the diagnosis of the disease. Twenty-two patients were discharged through the treatment of oxygen therapy and anticoagulation. Six patients recovered through the treatment of assisted respiration by respirator, thrombolysis and anticoagulation. Four patients died of respiratory failure. Conclusion: The operation of gastrointestinal malignant tumors can increase the incidence of pulmonary embolism. Arteriography by spiral computed tomography and D-dimer can assist the diagnosis and thrombolysis and anticoagulation were effectivel for the treatment.