Extensive Bullous Complication Associated with Intermittent Pneumatic Compression.
10.3349/ymj.2013.54.3.801
- Author:
Sung Hun WON
1
;
Young Kyun LEE
;
You Sung SUH
;
Kyung Hoi KOO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. ykleemd@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Venous thromboembolism;
intermittent pneumatic compression device;
fragile skin;
extensive bullae
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Blister/*etiology/pathology;
Female;
Hip Fractures/*surgery;
Humans;
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices/*adverse effects;
*Postoperative Complications;
Venous Thromboembolism/prevention & control
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2013;54(3):801-802
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device is an effective method to prevent deep vein thrombosis. This method has been known to be safe with very low rate of complications compared to medical thromboprophylaxis. Therefore, this modality has been used widely in patients who underwent a hip fracture surgery. We report a patient who developed extensive bullae, a potentially serious skin complication, beneath the leg sleeves during the use of IPC device after hip fracture surgery.
