Pulmonary Embolism after Liposuction Totally by Tumescent Local Anesthesia in a Patient with Large Uterine Fibroids
oleh: Nicholas C. Norman, MS, Paytra A. Klein, MBA, Noah J. Choi, BA, David G. Smith, MD, Jeffrey A. Klein, MD, PhD
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| Diterbitkan: | Wolters Kluwer 2023-03-01 |
Deskripsi
Summary:. A fatal pulmonary embolism occurred in a 43-year-old black woman after tumescent liposuction totally by local anesthesia. An autopsy revealed large uterine fibroids, peri-uterine vascular thrombi, and a large saddle pulmonary embolism. Large uterine fibroids are a risk factor for postsurgical venous thromboembolism. Fatal outcomes after tumescent liposuction totally by local anesthesia are exceedingly rare.