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Fatal Pulmonary Embolism following Achilles Tendon Repair : A Case Report and a Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Dimentberg, Ronald
Garceau, Simon
Makhdom, Asim M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a significant source of morbidity in orthopaedic surgery.
It can progress to a pulmonary embolism, a significant source of mortality.
Up to date, patients with Achilles tendon rupture routinely do not receive DVT chemical prophylaxis.
We are presenting a case of fatal pulmonary embolism after a surgically treated Achilles tendon rupture in a forty-two-year-old male healthy patient.
In the current body of the literature, the reported incidence of DVT after Achilles tendon rupture is highly variable ranging from less than 1% to 34%, and there is a disagreement in the international guidelines regarding the need of chemical DVT prophylaxis with this type of injury.
Further research needs to be conducted to investigate the risks and benefits of chemical DVT prophylaxis following Achilles tendon rupture.
For low-risk patients, the use of milder forms of prophylaxis such as aspirin should also be explored.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Makhdom, Asim M.& Garceau, Simon& Dimentberg, Ronald. 2013. Fatal Pulmonary Embolism following Achilles Tendon Repair : A Case Report and a Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Makhdom, Asim M.…[et al.]. Fatal Pulmonary Embolism following Achilles Tendon Repair : A Case Report and a Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Makhdom, Asim M.& Garceau, Simon& Dimentberg, Ronald. Fatal Pulmonary Embolism following Achilles Tendon Repair : A Case Report and a Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469156
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469156