Compressive neuropathy as a complication of anticoagulant therapy.
Three cases of compressive neuropathy after anticoagulant therapy are reported. The first known description of ulnar and radial nerve involvement in this syndrome is provided. A review of the literature along with a discussion of some of the clinical features, the diagnosis, and the management of this entity are presented.
D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005267:Femoral Nerve; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011826:Radial Nerve; D012584:Sciatic Nerve; D014459:Ulnar Nerve
D000925:Anticoagulants