Massive PTE Following an Elective Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair: A Case Report and Literature Review

Meniscal repair and Thromboembolism

Authors

Vivek Pandey Kasturba Hospital, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
Sandesh Madi Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University
Prajwal Mane Kasturba Hospital, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
Kiran Acharya Kasturba Hospital, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India

Abstract

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is an unusual complication after arthroscopic meniscus surgery. There is no consensus for anticoagulant therapy following routine arthroscopic meniscus surgery. Here we present a case of near-fatal pulmonary thromboembolism after an elective arthroscopic meniscus repair.

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Published

12.09.2020

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 4 (2020): Gazi Medical Journal

Section

Case Report