title: Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following cast immobilization of the lower extremity.
abstract: It is generally accepted that venous thrombosis in the lower extremity predisposes to pulmonary embolism. A case of pulmonary embolism after cast immobilization of the lower extremity, as well as a review of thromboembolic disease is presented. A high level of vigilance and close follow-up of even simple cast treatment is necessary to avoid this complication.
authors.affiliation: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nesheiwat
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Sergi
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries; D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001490:Basketball / Q000293:injuries; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants