Fatal pulmonary thromboembolism after Achilles tendon open repair
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Fatal pulmonary thromboembolism after Achilles tendon open repair
RATIONALE The operative procedure for Achilles tendon rupture is relatively simple, but venous thromboembolism is serious complication with a high incidence after Achilles tendon rupture. However, the guideline for thromboprophylaxis in Achilles tendon rupture is unclear. PATIENT CONCERNS The patient was 32-year-old male and underwent Achilles tendon open repair surgery. He was healthy and th...
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عنوان ژورنال: Medicine
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0025-7974
DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008887