Disseminated intravascular coagulation in elective primary total hip replacement.

Breakwell, L M; Getty, C J; Austin, C · J Arthroplasty · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Acute disseminated intravascular coagulation is a common and potentially serious complication of many clinical conditions, including trauma. We report two cases in which this condition occurred after routine elective primary total hip replacement.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy