Inferior Vena Cava Filter: Is It a Way Out of Pulmonary Embolism in Gynaecological Cancer? - Case Report
- Author:
Shafiee MN1
;
Ani Amelia Z 1
;
Rozman Z2
;
Nur Azurah AG
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Embolism, thrombosis, vena cava filters
- From:Journal of Surgical Academia
2011;1(2):64-66
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Venous thromboembolism has a strong association with pelvic malignancy, whereby a failure in recognizing this event will lead to mortality. The best intervention depends on the individual basis with the availability of supporting service. We illustrate a case of gynaecological malignancy with concurrent deep vein thrombosis undergoing staging laparotomy and debulking surgery. Inferior vena cava filter was inserted after initial thrombolytic therapy and subsequently a long term treatment. Death from massive pulmonary embolism and major bleeding was prevented and synchronous primary ovarian and endometrial cancer prognosis was reassured in this case
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