Ruptured 'fem-pop' vein graft presenting as deep venous thrombosis

The public is becoming increasingly aware of the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to the so-called 'economy class' syndrome. However, arterial rupture can mimic these symptoms. We report of a misdiagnosis of a ruptured 'fem-pop' vein graft (previously unreported) presen...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2004-11, Vol.86 (6), p.W20-21
Hauptverfasser:	How, P, Cheng, K S, Sridhar, P, Hamilton, H E C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged, 80 and over Aneurysm, Dissecting - diagnostic imaging Aneurysm, False - diagnostic imaging Blood Vessel Prosthesis Diagnostic Errors Edema - etiology Fibrinolytic Agents - adverse effects Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight - adverse effects Humans Male Popliteal Artery Prosthesis Failure Radiography Venous Thrombosis - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:	The public is becoming increasingly aware of the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to the so-called 'economy class' syndrome. However, arterial rupture can mimic these symptoms. We report of a misdiagnosis of a ruptured 'fem-pop' vein graft (previously unreported) presenting identically as a DVT. The patient received conventional anticoagulation treatment which could have resulted in disastrous consequences.
ISSN:	0035-8843 1478-7083
DOI:	10.1308/147870804164