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Immediate deep vein thrombosis after trauma: Case report.
Majid Zamani1, Farhad Heidari1, Elahe Nasri Nasrabadi1
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Trauma Case Reports
|June 13, 2025
Summary
This case study highlights acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurring rapidly after trauma. Early diagnosis and anticoagulant treatment were crucial for patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Trauma Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) diagnosis and management are critical post-trauma.
- Identifying risk factors and rapid intervention are essential for preventing complications.
Observation:
- A 19-year-old male presented with sudden left leg pain and swelling 6 hours post-trauma.
- Clinical examination and imaging revealed no fractures, but ultrasound confirmed acute DVT.
Findings:
- Color Doppler ultrasound demonstrated absent flow and non-compressibility in the superficial femoral vein (SFV), common femoral vein (CFV), popliteal veins, and saphenofemoral junction.
- Diagnosis of acute DVT was confirmed.
Implications:
- This case underscores the possibility of rapid DVT development after trauma, even without apparent limb injury.
- Prompt diagnosis and initiation of anticoagulant therapy are vital for favorable outcomes in trauma-associated DVT.
