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1Department of Urology, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California 90095-1738, USA.
Abstract:
Thromboembolic complications after percutaneous surgery for staghorn stone are rare. We report a case of silent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after long-distance air travel that was complicated by both recurrent pulmonary emboli and paradoxical arterial embolus despite full-dose systemic heparin anticoagulation. Management options for thromboembolic complications in the context of percutaneous renal surgery are discussed, and risk factors predisposing to silent deep vein thrombosis after long-distance air travel are outlined.
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