Acute pulmonary embolism performed embolectomy under percutaneous cardiopulmonary support successfully after lung cancer operation

: We have experienced a case of acute pulmonary embolism after lung cancer operation. The case was a 74-year-old male. He underwent left upper lobectomy due to squamous cell carcinoma. He fell into shock state suddenly on the 6th day postoperatively. We diagnosted acute pulmonary embolism, performed urgent embolectomy under percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS). Postoperative course was smooth, and he has returned to normal daily life. Urgent diagnosis and management are indispensable for acute pulmonary embolism after lung cancer operation from the aspect of residual among of pulmonary vascular bed.