Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (대한견·주관절의학회)
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Pulmonary Embolism after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair - A Case Report

  • Gwark, Ji Yong (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Koh, Jin-Sin (Division of Cardiology School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital) ;
  • Park, Hyung Bin (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2014.01.22
  • Accepted : 2014.02.25
  • Published : 2014.03.31
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Abstract

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious complication that can occur after orthopedic surgery. Most instances of PE in the orthopedic field have occurred after hip or knee arthroplasties or after fracture surgeries. The occurrence of PE related to arthroscopic shoulder surgery is very rare. We report a case of PE that developed after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, in which the patient did not show preoperatively any remarkable risk factors for PE. We also review the current literature related to this topic.

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