Isolated Pulmonary Embolism following Shoulder Arthroscopy
Joint Authors
Goldhaber, Nicole H.
Lee, Christopher S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pulmonary embolism (PE) following shoulder arthroscopy is a rare complication.
We present a unique case report of a 43-year-old right-hand dominant female who developed a PE 41 days postoperatively with no associated upper or lower extremity DVT.
The patient had minimal preoperative and intraoperative risk factors.
Additionally, she had no thromboembolic symptoms postoperatively until 41 days following surgery when she developed sudden right-hand swelling, labored breathing, and abdominal pain.
A stat pulmonary computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the chest revealed an acute PE in the right lower lobe, and subsequent extremity ultrasounds showed no upper or lower extremity deep vein thrombosis.
After a thorough review of the literature, we present the first documented isolated PE following shoulder arthroscopy.
Although rare, sudden development of an isolated PE is possible, and symptoms such as sudden hand swelling, trouble breathing, and systemic symptoms should be evaluated aggressively with a pulmonary CT angiogram given the fact that an extremity ultrasound may be negative for deep vein thrombosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Goldhaber, Nicole H.& Lee, Christopher S.. 2014. Isolated Pulmonary Embolism following Shoulder Arthroscopy. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017437
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Goldhaber, Nicole H.& Lee, Christopher S.. Isolated Pulmonary Embolism following Shoulder Arthroscopy. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017437
American Medical Association (AMA)
Goldhaber, Nicole H.& Lee, Christopher S.. Isolated Pulmonary Embolism following Shoulder Arthroscopy. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017437
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017437