Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
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Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) provides a curative alternative to the otherwise fatal condition of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). However, the condition is under-diagnosed due to a lack of awareness. ⋯ Outcome is further optimised if the disease is diagnosed early and patients referred to specialised centres. An increase in the number of surgical procedures will also contribute to lower the mortality associated with this condition.