Thromboembolic events after arthroscopic knee surgery

We present a case of fatal pulmonary embolus after knee arthroscopy to raise awareness of the frequency of this complication and the need for consideration of thromboembolic prophylaxis before knee arthroscopy.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Arthroscopy 2004-07, Vol.20 (6), p.23-24
Hauptverfasser:	Eynon, Angharad M, James, Stuart, Leach, Paul
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Arthroscopy Arthroscopy - adverse effects Bandages Biological and medical sciences Blood and lymphatic vessels Cardiology. Vascular system Diseases of the osteoarticular system Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous Endoscopy Fatal Outcome Female Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Menisci, Tibial - surgery Pulmonary Embolism - etiology Pulmonary Embolism - prevention & control Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Thromboembolic events Thromboembolic prophylaxis
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