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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Main Authors: Yonggang Li, Zhiyong Wang, Xiguang Sang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499019832728