scholarly journals Upper-Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis following a Fracture of the Proximal Humerus: An Orthopaedic Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
John Strony ◽  
Gerard Chang ◽  
James C. Krieg
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Proximal Humerus ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Surgical Fixation ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Type Of Surgery

Deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremities following orthopaedic surgery is well-documented. Though less common than its lower extremity counterpart, upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT) has been documented in the literature as well, largely in the context of arthroscopic shoulder surgery. However, there is a paucity of literature documenting UEDVT following surgical fixation of upper extremity fractures, specifically fractures involving the proximal humerus. We present a case of UEDVT following a fracture to the proximal humerus and subsequent surgery. Though UEDVT is considered a rare complication following this type of surgery based on a lack of documentation within the literature, we believe a high-index of suspicion is required to prevent potentially life-threatening sequelae, such as pulmonary embolism (PE) and post-thrombotic syndrome.

Proximal deep venous thrombosis following PTA of the superficial femoral artery – an obligation to disclose a complication that is rarely taken into account

VASA ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klein-Weigel ◽  
Pillokat ◽  
Klemens ◽  
Köning ◽  
Wolbergs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Femoral Artery ◽  
Superficial Femoral Artery ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Femoral Vein ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Explicit Information ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Legal Consequences

We report two cases of femoral vein thrombosis after arterial PTA and subsequent pressure stasis. We discuss the legal consequences of these complications for information policies. Because venous thrombembolism following an arterial PTA might cause serious sequel or life threatening complications, there is a clear obligation for explicit information of the patients about this rare complication.

scholarly journals Tuberculosis and Deep Venous Thrombosis, a rare complication of a common disease: A case report

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 598-600
Author(s):  
Md Moniruzzaman ◽  
Md Saiful Islam ◽  
Shuvodip Chandra ◽  
Anar Koli ◽  
Mirza Jahid Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Major Public Health Issue ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Early Diagnostic

Introduction: Tuberculosis remains an infectious disease with a high prevalence worldwide and represents a major public health issue, especially in our subcontinent. Although venous thromboembolism is a rare complication of this disease, it may be a potentially life threatening event.Case presentation: We report a case of a 43 years male who was diagnosed as a case of pulmonary tuberculosis with tubercular pericardial effusion, developed deep venous thrombosis later in the course of the diseaseConclusion: An association between inflammation induced by tuberculosis and a hypercoagulable state has been described. Therefore, the occurrence of deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolic episodes should be considered in patients with tuberculosis particularly during the first weeks of treatment. The physician's awareness of these phenomena is important to an early diagnostic suspicion and prompt treatment in order to prevent fatal outcomes.KYAMC Journal Vol. 6, No.-1, Jul 2015, Page 598-600

scholarly journals Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis secondary to thyrotoxic periodic paralysis with accompanying hyperphosphatemia and severe hypomagnesemia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (41) ◽  
pp. 47-49
Author(s):  
Jasmin Rahesh ◽  
Layan Al-Sukhni ◽  
Baseer Quraishi ◽  
Tarek Naguib
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Periodic Paralysis ◽  
Central Catheter ◽  
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Deep Vein

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis is a rare but life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism. Characteristic features involve thyrotoxicosis, acute paralysis, and hypokalemia. Mild hypomagnesemia and hypophosphatemia are also present in most cases due to the resulting transcellular shift of electrolytes. Complications of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis reported in the literature have included cerebral venous thrombosis as well as lower extremity deep venous thrombosis. We present a patient with an unusual presentation of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis as reflected by hyperphosphatemia, upper extremity deep venous thrombosis and severe hypomagnesemia. This is the first reported case of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis in association with a peripherally inserted central catheter line secondary to thyrotoxicosis.

Intraorbital Abscess: A Rare Cause of Orbit Compression

FACE ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 273250162110050
Author(s):  
Samuel Ruiz ◽  
Rizal Lim
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
External Drainage ◽  
Direct Extension ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis

Introduction: Intraorbital abscess is a rare complication of rhinosinusitis that affects most commonly the pediatric population. It is thought to be caused by direct extension or venous spread of infections from contiguous sites and can lead to life-threatening complications, like permanent visual loss and cerebral abscesses. Objectives: Intraorbital abscess is a rare condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to avoid serious complications. Our objectives are to provide an overview of this rare disease process and its management including our successful treatment experience. Case Description: We present a 2 case report of a 13-year-old pediatric male and a 66-year-old male with history of chronic sinusitis who presented with a right intraorbital abscess successfully treated with external drainage with decompression of the orbit. Conclusion: When intraorbital abscess is encountered, a high index of suspicion is needed to allow prompt and accurate diagnosis for this infrequent condition. Timely surgical drainage of the abscess is needed to prevent the development of fatal complications.

scholarly journals Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis and its impact on morbidity and mortality rates in a hospital-based population

1997 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 853-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil Hingorani ◽  
Enrico Ascher ◽  
Elke Lorenson ◽  
Patrick DePippo ◽  
Sergio Salles-Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality

scholarly journals Can air plethysmography accurately identify upper extremity deep venous thrombosis?

1993 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 808-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn P. Gardner ◽  
Paul R. Cordts ◽  
David L. Gillespie ◽  
Wayne LaMorte ◽  
Jonathan Woodson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Air Plethysmography

Risk and prognosis of cancer after upper-extremity deep venous thrombosis: A population-based cohort study

2018 ◽  
Vol 161 ◽  
pp. 106-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kasper Adelborg ◽  
Erzsébet Horváth-Puhó ◽  
Jens Sundbøll ◽  
Paolo Prandoni ◽  
Anne Ording ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Population Based

scholarly journals Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis: risk factors, diagnosis, treatment

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
Camelia C. DIACONU ◽  
◽  
Mădălina ILIE ◽  
Mihaela Adela IANCU ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Brachiocephalic Vein ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Thrombosis Risk ◽  
Effort Thrombosis

Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis is a condition with increasing prevalence, with high risk of morbidity and mortality, due to embolic complications. In the majority of the cases, thrombosis involves more than one venous segment, most frequently being affected the subclavian vein, followed by internal jugular vein, brachiocephalic vein and basilic vein. Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis in patients without risk factors for thrombosis is called primary deep venous thrombosis and includes idiopathic thrombosis and effort thrombosis. Deep venous thrombosis of upper extremity is called secondary when there are known risk factors and it is encountered mainly in older patients, with many comorbidities. The positive diagnosis is established only after paraclinical and imaging investigations, ultrasonography being the most useful diagnostic method. The most important complication, with high risk of death, is pulmonary embolism. Treatment consists in anticoagulant therapy, for preventing thrombosis extension and pulmonary embolism.

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