Free-floating thrombus of the aorta: 3 case reports

Abstract Background Idiopathic free-floating thrombus (FFT) of the aorta is a rare occurrence, but it can lead to catastrophic consequences. The initial symptoms are typically cerebral or peripheral embolisms. Surgical thrombectomy and thrombolysis are two primary treatments for FFT. Here, we report...

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Main Authors: Naohiko Oki, Yoshito Inoue, Sohsyu Kotani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-06-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01230-7