title: Thromboembolic complications after arthroscopy of the knee.
abstract: Arthroscopy of the knee has always been associated with a low risk of complications, including thromboembolism. Therefore, few studies have been concerned with the matter. We present two case reports and a review of the available literature concerning thromboembolic complications after arthroscopy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Aalborg Hospital, Hobrovej, Denmark.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Poulsen
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Borris
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Lassen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001728:Dicumarol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries
chemical_list: D001728:Dicumarol; D006493:Heparin