title: Fatal pulmonary embolus after knee arthroscopy.
abstract: We report a case of fatal pulmonary embolus after arthroscopy of the knee to heighten awareness of this potentially fatal complication. A literature search was conducted to review the reported complications of knee arthroscopy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rozencwaig
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Shilt
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ochsner
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology*; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries