Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis leading to pulmonary embolism after total hip arthroplasty.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis most commonly occurs secondary to the presence of subclavian central venous catheters. Of all upper extremity deep venous thromboses, 12% may cause pulmonary embolism; however, pulmonary embolism from a so-called primary thrombosis is uncommon. We report an unusual case of pulmonary embolism after primary deep venous thrombosis in the down arm after total hip arthroplasty.
Medical subject headings
- Arm
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Venous Thrombosis
Anatomy
- hip