Pulmonary embolism following rotator cuff repair
International Journal of Shoulder Surgery
; 2(3): 49-51, 2008.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Previous studies have provided data on the incidence of pulmonary embolism following shoulder arthroplasty and repair of fractures of the proximal humerus. However; there is no information on the risk of pulmonary embolism following the surgical management of rotator cuff tears.Methods:
We performed a review of 1176 patients who underwent operative procedures for rotator cuff tears between January 1 st ; 2001 and December 31 st ; 2005 to identify all patients who developed a symptomatic pulmonary embolism postoperatively.Results:
Three patients developed pulmonary embolisms that were diagnosed with computed tomography angiography. The overall incidence was calculated to be 0.26. None of the patients died as a result of the pulmonary embolism.Conclusions:
The data from this review indicates that the risk of pulmonary embolism following surgery for rotator cuff repair is low; but not nonexistent. The most common presenting symptoms of pulmonary embolism were chest pain; shortness of breath; and hypoxia. This study should raise surgeons' awareness about this possible complication following rotator cuff repair surgery
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Main subject:
Arthroplasty
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Shoulder
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Rotator Cuff
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Humeral Fractures
Language:
English
Journal:
International Journal of Shoulder Surgery
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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