Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Jan 2014
Case Reports[No surgery without previous compression ultrasound in patients with a superficial venous thrombosis: A case of massive paradoxical embolism.]
Lower limbs superficial venous thrombosis (LLSVT) is usually considered as common and of a benign prognosis. LLSVT can, however, be responsible for major thromboembolic complications: lower limbs deep vein thrombosis (LLDVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). ⋯ Venous ultrasonography of the lower limbs must be systematically performed in case of LLSVT, in order to evaluate the presence of an associated LLDVT. A rigorous diagnostic and therapeutic approach is the only way to optimize the treatment of this disorder, and to avoid the occurrence of dramatic venous thromboembolic complications.