An unusual case of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after arthroscopic meniscus surgery
Abstract Background Although thrombosis complication is rare after arthroscopic meniscus surgery, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism can be fatal. The associated risk factors and whether anticoagulant prevention after arthroscopic knee surgery is necessary have not reach consensus. Here we...
Main Authors: | Chao-Hua Fang, Hua Liu, Jun-Hui Zhang, Shi-Gui Yan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-01-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1919-0 |
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