Fatal pulmonary embolus after knee arthroscopy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of fatal pulmonary embolus after arthroscopy of the knee to heighten awareness of this potentially fatal complication. A literature search was conducted to review the reported complications of knee arthroscopy.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Knee Injuries
- Pulmonary Embolism
Anatomy
- knee