Title of article
Pulmonary thromboembolism after surgical treatment of ulnar pseudoarthrosis: a case report
Author/Authors
BASAT, H. Çagdas Gölhisar State Hospital - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , KALEM, Mahmut Ankara Üniversitesi - School of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , BINNET, Mehmet S. Ankara Üniversitesi - School of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , DEMIRTAS, Mehmet Ankara Üniversitesi - School of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey
From page
284
To page
287
Abstract
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the consequently developed pulmonary embolism are devastating complications in orthopedic surgery. DVT occurs less frequently (1-2% of all cases) in the upper extremity than the lower extremity. We report a 54-year-old male patient who developed DVT and pulmonary thromboembolism after surgical treatment of an ulnar pseudoarthrosis. The presented case suggested the use of a low molecular weight heparin prophylaxis after upper extremity surgeries necessitating long-term immobilization.
Keywords
Deep vein thrombosis , prophylaxis , pulmonary embolism, ulna non , union
Journal title
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica
Journal title
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica
Record number
2631954
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