Ipsilateral thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism after Cooper's ligament herniorrhaphy.
Five cases of Cooper's ligament herniorrhaphy are presented which were followed by ipsilateral deep vein thrombophlebitis and, in four instances, by pulmonary embolism. Possible compression of the femoral vein by too snug a repair is postulated.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005268:Femoral Vein; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications
D006493:Heparin