Ruptured 'fem-pop' vein graft presenting as deep venous thrombosis.
The public is becoming increasingly aware of the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to the so-called 'economy class' syndrome. However, arterial rupture can mimic these symptoms. We report of a misdiagnosis of a ruptured 'fem-pop' vein graft (previously unreported) presenting identically as a DVT. The patient received conventional anticoagulation treatment which could have resulted in disastrous consequences.
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Department of Surgery, Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, Middlesex, UK. pd_how@hotmail.com
Cheng
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Sridhar
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Hamilton
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D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D000078222:Tinzaparin; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis*
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; D000078222:Tinzaparin