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Published on: February 10, 2023
Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis with tourniquet use
Karan Desai1, Trish P Dinh1, Susan Chung1
1Institute for Tissue Regeneration, Repair, & Rehabilitation, Bay Pines VA Health Care System, Bay Pines, FL 33744, United States; Division of Plastic Surgery, University of South Florida, Residency Programs, USF Health (STC), 7th Floor, 2 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL 33606, United States.
Operative tourniquets may cause upper extremity deep vein thrombosis, a condition with serious health consequences. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this risk in surgical and trauma patients.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Study
- Vascular Surgery
- Thrombosis Research
Background:
- Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) presents significant morbidity and mortality.
- UEDVT may be underdiagnosed in trauma and surgical contexts.
- Understanding UEDVT etiology is clinically relevant.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of UEDVT secondary to operative tourniquet use.
- To review the literature on UEDVT causes.
- To discuss tourniquet-induced pathophysiology.
Main Methods:
- Case report of UEDVT with venous congestive symptoms.
- Comprehensive literature review on UEDVT.
- Analysis of pathophysiological effects of tourniquet application.
Main Results:
- A case of UEDVT was identified.
- Operative tourniquet use was implicated as the likely cause.
- Venous congestive symptoms were present.
Conclusions:
- Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis is an uncommon but serious condition.
- Operative tourniquet use is a potential risk factor for UEDVT.
- Clinical vigilance is needed for UEDVT in operative settings.
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