Deep venous thrombosis following uneventful phacoemulsification.
We report a case of deep venous thrombosis following uneventful phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation. To our knowledge, this is the first report of such a case. It highlights the challenge of managing perioperative anticoagulation.
Ong
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Ophthalmology Department, Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom. tuyen.ong@doctors.org.uk
Trancos
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Jagger
J
J
D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*