Paradoxical embolus in transit.

TitleParadoxical embolus in transit.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsWorku B, Gulkarov I, Steele J, Kadosh B, Skubas NJ, Girardi LN, Salemi A
JournalAnn Thorac Surg
Volume98
Issue2
Pagination717-9
Date Published2014 Aug
ISSN1552-6259
KeywordsAdult, Aged, Embolism, Paradoxical, Female, Foramen Ovale, Patent, Humans, Male
Abstract

Thrombus straddling a patent foramen ovale, namely, a paradoxical embolus in transit, is a rarely identified entity signifying impending arterial embolism. We report a series of 3 patients with preoperatively or intraoperatively identified paradoxical embolus in transit. All patients underwent surgical evacuation and had unremarkable postoperative courses with no episodes of arterial embolization. Surgical embolectomy should be considered early in the treatment of paradoxical embolus in transit.

DOI10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.09.068
Alternate JournalAnn. Thorac. Surg.
PubMed ID25087801