Massive PTE Following an Elective Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair: A Case Report and Literature Review
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Massive PTE Following an Elective Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair: A Case Report and Literature Review

Gazi Med J 2020;31(4):670-673 DOI: 10.12996/gmj.2020.155
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Abstract

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is an unusual complication after arthroscopic meniscus surgery. There is no consensus for anticoagulant therapy following routine arthroscopic meniscus surgery. Here we present a case of near-fatal pulmonary thromboembolism after an elective arthroscopic meniscus repair.

Keywords: Arthroscopy; meniscus; repair; pulmonary thromboembolism; knee; anticoagulant