Do we use thromboprophylaxis rationally in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery?
Femández Ruiz, M.; Lasierra Cirujeda, J.
Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas Organo Oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Patologia Digestiva 88(8): 573-575
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 1130-0108 PMID: 8962765 Document Number: 468953
The case of a patient who developed deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremities in the late postoperative course after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is presented. Thrombosis occurred in spite of correct prophylactic therapy. Factors influencing and predisposing to thromboembolism are reviewed, in particular the effect of pneumoperitoneum. Longer prophylaxis is probably required.