Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism After Adolescent Knee Arthroscopy
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Murphy RF1, Heyworth B, Kramer D, Naqvi M, Miller PE, Yen YM, Kocher MS, Shore BJ.
J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Nov 17. [Epub ahead of print]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
The frequency of knee arthroscopy procedures is increasing in pediatric and adolescent patients. In general, complications after these procedures in adolescents are uncommon. The purposes of this study are to report the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adolescent patients after knee arthroscopy procedures, as well identify risk factors in this patient population.
CONCLUSIONS:
VTE after adolescent knee arthroscopy has not been well described. The incidence is ∼0.25%. Previously established risk factors for VTE were present in 100% of the affected population. Low-molecular-weight heparin was used to successfully treat this complication.
Resumen
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:
Level IV.
- PMID: 27861210 DOI: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000000894
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