Thromboembolic events after arthroscopic knee surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case of fatal pulmonary embolus after knee arthroscopy to raise awareness of the frequency of this complication and the need for consideration of thromboembolic prophylaxis before knee arthroscopy.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Menisci, Tibial
- Pulmonary Embolism
Anatomy
- knee
- tibia