Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following cast immobilization of the lower extremity
| Autor: | Fawaz Nesheiwat, Anthony R. Sergi |
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| Rok vydání: | 1996 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Basketball Achilles Tendon Immobilization Embolus medicine Humans Cast immobilization Orthopedics and Sports Medicine business.industry Vascular disease Respiratory disease Anticoagulants Thrombophlebitis medicine.disease Thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Surgery Casts Surgical Venous thrombosis Pulmonary Embolism business Complication |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 35:590-594 |
| ISSN: | 1067-2516 |
| Popis: | It is generally accepted that venous thrombosis in the lower extremity predisposes to pulmonary embolism. A case of pulmonary embolism after cast immobilization of the lower extremity, as well as a review of thromboembolic disease is presented. A high level of vigilance and close follow-up of even simple cast treatment is necessary to avoid this complication. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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