J Korean Soc Traumatol.  2013 Dec;26(4):312-315.

The Occurence of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Abdominal Compartment Patient

• Kim SY
• Jin SC

Abstract

Abdominal compartment syndrome is one cause of deep vein thrombosis of lower extremity. Although prophylactic dose of anticoagulation agent is safely started after 24~48 hours without the evidence of active bleeding, there may be bleeding complication related to invasive procedure which trauma victims undergo. Inferior vena cava filter should be considered in the treatment plan of this complex situation.

Keyword

Abdominal compartment syndrome; Deep vein thrombosis

MeSH Terms

Hemorrhage
Humans
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension
Lower Extremity
Vena Cava Filters
Venous Thrombosis*