[Inferior vena cava thrombosis after laparoscopy]. / Thrombose der Vena cava Inferior nach Diagnostischer Laparoskopie.
Dtsch Med Wochenschr
; 136(28-29): 1472-5, 2011 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
HISTORY AND FINDINGS:
A previously healthy 43-year-old woman was admitted because of pain in the lower abdomen. Abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound revealed a cystic structure in the right ovary, providing the indication for an exploratory laparoscopy. A hemorrhagic corpus luteum was enucleated. Laboratory tests had merely shown a raised C-reactive protein level and marginally elevated leukocytes. A family history of thrombotic episodes had been elicited. FURTHER COURSE, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Although heparin had been applied increasing swelling developed in both thighs and lower legs at day six, indicating thrombosis of the inferior vena cava. Laboratory tests revealed a mutation in factor V (Leiden). Computed tomography showed complete thrombotic IVC occlusion. Thrombolytic treatment with recombinant tissue plasminogen was initiated, direct thrombus aspiration attempted and a filter inserted in the IVC. Low molecular heparin was infused, replaced by oral anticoagulation with phenprocoumon. Subsequent Doppler ultrasound examination demonstrated almost complete resolution of the thrombus, except for a few small residual thrombi.CONCLUSION:
This case demonstrates that even minor laparoscopic interventions carry the risk of an IVC thrombosis as a late complication, indicating appropriate measures to prevent thrombosis.
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01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Quistes Ováricos
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Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Trombosis
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Vena Cava Inferior
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Laparoscopía
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Cuerpo Lúteo
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Dtsch Med Wochenschr
Año:
2011
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Article