Thromboembolic events after arthroscopic knee surgery.
We present a case of fatal pulmonary embolus after knee arthroscopy to raise awareness of the frequency of this complication and the need for consideration of thromboembolic prophylaxis before knee arthroscopy.
Eynon
Angharad M
AM
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK. angharade@hotmail.com
James
Stuart
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Leach
Paul
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D000368:Aged; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001458:Bandages; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control