Thromboembolic events after arthroscopic knee surgery

被引:22
作者
Eynon, AM [1 ]
James, S [1 ]
Leach, P [1 ]
机构
[1] Morriston Hosp, Dept Orthopaed Surg, Swansea, W Glam, Wales
关键词
arthroscopy; thromboembolic events; thromboembolic prophylaxis;
D O I
10.1016/j.arthro.2004.04.003
中图分类号
R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
学科分类号
摘要
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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页码:23 / 24
页数:2
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