Acute pulmonary embolism following Achilles tendon repair.
Achilles tendon injury is common and surgical procedures related to it are frequently performed and are safe. The incidence of acute pulmonary embolism following these procedures is extremely rare. This case illustrates an incidence of acute pulmonary embolism following Achilles tendon repair in a 35-year-old woman. We discuss the possible causes and the need for thromboprophylaxis.
Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab 2, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia. drimran@kb.usm.my
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D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012421:Rupture; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000925:Anticoagulants