Use of Cough Lok can predispose to axillary artery thrombosis after a Robicsek procedure.
OBJECTIVE
To present a rare complication of the use of Cough Lok following coronary artery surgery.


METHODS
Case report.


RESULTS
Report of axillary artery thrombosis following use of Cough Lok.


CONCLUSIONS
Axillary artery thrombosis as a complication related to the use of the Cough Lok belt has not been previously reported. This rare complication was treated with endovascular thrombolysis. Staff awareness is the most important factor for its prevention.
Charitou
Alexandros
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, London, UK. ancharitou@aol.com
Athanasiou
Thanos
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Morgan
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DeL Stanbridge
Rex
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