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Fatal Pulmonary Embolism following Achilles Tendon Repair: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a significant source of morbidity in orthopaedic surgery. It can progress to a pulmonary embolism, a significant source of mortality. Up to date, patients with Achilles tendon rupture routinely do not receive DVT chemical prophylaxis. We are presenting a case of fatal...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2013
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3683453/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23819088 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/401968 |