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Deep venous thrombosis: report of 2 cases
Sanjog O Chandak1, Prashant K Pandilwar
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. drsanjogchandak@gmail.com
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
|November 20, 2012
Summary
Postsurgical deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is rare after maxillofacial surgery. This report details two cases of proximal DVT following hemimandibulectomy, discussing their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Thrombosis Research
Background:
- Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a known postsurgical complication.
- DVT incidence in maxillofacial surgery is notably rare.
- Hemimandibulectomy is a surgical procedure involving the lower jaw.
Observation:
- Two cases of proximal DVT occurred post-hemimandibulectomy between 2000 and 2009.
- The cases highlight a rare but serious complication in maxillofacial procedures.
- Detailed clinical findings were documented for both patients.
Findings:
- Analysis of pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and management strategies for postsurgical DVT.
- The study explores the specific risk factors and outcomes associated with DVT after hemimandibulectomy.
- Case reports provide insights into the clinical course and therapeutic interventions.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of DVT risk in maxillofacial surgery, particularly after hemimandibulectomy.
- Potential for improved DVT surveillance and prevention protocols in this surgical subspecialty.
- Contribution to the understanding of rare thrombotic events in head and neck surgery.
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