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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-06-01
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Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01230-7 |