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World J Clin Cases. Apr 26, 2022; 10(12): 3899-3906
Published online Apr 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i12.3899
Combined use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with interventional surgery for acute pancreatitis with pulmonary embolism: A case report
Ling-Ling Yan, Xiu-Xiu Jin, Xiao-Dan Yan, Jin-Bang Peng, Zhuo-Ya Li, Bi-Li He
Ling-Ling Yan, Xiu-Xiu Jin, Xiao-Dan Yan, Jin-Bang Peng, Zhuo-Ya Li, Bi-Li He, Department of Gastroenterology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai 317000, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Yan LL wrote the draft; Jin XX, Yan XD, Peng JB and Li ZY contributed to clinical data collection and follow up; He BL critically revised the manuscript; and all authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version.
Supported by Taizhou Science and Technology Grant, No. 1801ky68.
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Corresponding author: Bi-Li He, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No. 150 Xinmen Street, Linhai 317000, Zhejiang Province, China. hebili1225@126.com
Received: August 30, 2021
Peer-review started: August 30, 2021
First decision: November 7, 2021
Revised: November 16, 2021
Accepted: March 6, 2022
Article in press: March 6, 2022
Published online: April 26, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Acute pancreatitis (AP) complicated by pulmonary embolism (PE) is very rare and has a high mortality rate if not detected in time. We herein report a rare case of a 32-year-old male with AP complicated by PE. Following both extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and a vascular interventional procedure, the patient recovered and was discharged. We believe this paper describes a feasible treatment method for patients with PE, potentially aiding the clinical decision-making process.