Subclavian vein thrombosis and fatal pulmonary embolism after proximal humerus fracture surgery
Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, collectively referred to as venous thromboembolism, constitute a major global burden of disease. Although deep vein thrombosis in the upper extremity is less common than lower extremity, it has been associated with similar adverse consequences. We have ha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499019832728 |