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“We experienced a case of deep vein thrombosis after spine surgery in the prone position with a central venous catheter (CVC).” Cho et al (2014).

Reference:

Cho, J.K., Han, J.H., Park, S.W. and Kim, K.S. (2014) Deep vein thrombosis after spine operation in prone position with subclavian venous catheterization: a case report. Korean Journal of Anesthesiology. 67(1), p.61-5.

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Abstract:

We experienced a case of deep vein thrombosis after spine surgery in the prone position with a central venous catheter (CVC). Posterior lumbar interbody fusion was performed on a 73-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Accordingly, in the operation room under general anesthesia, two-lumen CVC were inserted into the left subclavian vein. The surgery was performed in the prone position with a Wilson frame. On the next day, there was a sudden occurrence of severe edema in the patient’s left arm. By ultrasonography and computed tomography scanning, extensive deep vein thrombosis was observed in the left subclavian vein. The existence of a factor affecting blood flow such as the prone position may increase the risk of thrombus formation. Therefore, careful perioperative evaluation should be implemented.

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