Deep venous thrombosis after gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma: a case report.
The treatment of gastric carcinoma consists of neoadjuvant chemoradiation, partial gastrectomy, subtotal gastrectomy, total gastrectomy, extended resection, and postoperative chemotherapy. Currently, gastrectomy and extended lymphadenectomy is the optimal choice for late gastric carcinoma. Postoperative complications are common after total gastrectomy including hemorrhage, anastomotic leakage, fistula, and obstruction. However, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is an uncommon complication after gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma. We describe a case of a 68-year-old female patient with DVT after gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma. The patient was treated with anticoagulants and thrombolytics and subjected to necessary laboratory monitoring. The patient recovered well after treatment and was symptom-free during a 3-mo follow-up. We conclude that correct diagnosis and treatment of DVT are crucial.
Gao
Jia-Sen
JS
Department of General Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China.
Wang
Zhen-Jun
ZJ
Wei
Guang-Hui
GH
Song
Wei-Liang
WL
Yi
Bing-Qiang
BQ
Gao
Zhi-Gang
ZG
Zhao
Bo
B
Liu
Zuo
Z
Li
Ang
A
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight