DVT and Pulmonary Embolism Following Knee Arthroscopy: The Role of Genetic Predisposition and Autoimmune Antibodies: A Report of 3 Cases. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after arthroscopy has been considered a rare event; however, recent studies using ultrasound and venography have shown that the incidence of DVTs is underestimated. CASES:: This report describes 3 patients with DVT and/or PE after knee arthroscopy who were attributed to a genetic predisposition of hypercoagulability unknown to the patient and surgeon. CONCLUSIONS:: Genetic predisposition and autoimmune antibodies may play a role in the development of DVT after knee arthroscopy. We recommend focused questions regarding family history be added to the standard DVT/PE preoperative questionnaire.

publication date

  • January 1, 2020

Research

keywords

  • Arthroscopy
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Venous Thrombosis

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85088201239

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00514

PubMed ID

  • 32649112

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 10

issue

  • 2