Outcomes of Patients with Behçet's Syndrome after Pulmonary Endarterectomy

Şehnaz Olgun Yıldızeli, Mehmed Yanartaş, Serpil Taş, Haner Di̇reskeneli̇, Bülent Mutlu, Berrin Ceyhan, Bedrettin Yıldızeli

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon · 2017 · 26 citations · 10 references

Abstract

Patients with BS may suffer recurrent pulmonary embolism and develop CTEPH. In patients who do not respond to anticoagulation or immunosuppressive therapy, PEA may be a therapeutic option when thrombotic lesions are surgically accessible. Due to the high risk of perioperative mortality, the procedure should be undertaken in centers with experience.

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