Early postoperative thrombolytic therapy after laparotomy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Early postoperative pulmonary embolism due to deep venous thrombosis has been reported to be associated with a mortality rate of approximately 46%. Administration of thrombolytic drugs is relatively contraindicated during this period so that conservative or surgical treatment can be considered as a therapeutical intervention. We report the case of a 68-year-old male patient who was subjected to systemic thrombolytic therapy due to pulmonary embolism on the first day after laparatomy.
Medical subject headings
- Laparotomy
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Thrombolytic Therapy