Venous thromboembolic diseases associated with uterine myomas diagnosed before hysterectomy: A report of two cases

Large uterine myomas (compressed veins in the pelvis), and the resulting impaired blood flow have been associated with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Careful detection of the preoperatively formed thrombi and strict perioperative management, such as in the following cases we report, ma...

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Published in:The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research 2002-12, Vol.28 (6), p.300-303
Main Authors: Tanaka, Hirohiko, Umekawa, Takashi, Kikukawa, Toyo, Nakamura, Mashio, Toyoda, Nagayasu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
deep vein thrombosis
Female
Femoral Vein - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Hysterectomy
Leiomyoma - complications
Leiomyoma - surgery
pulmonary embolism
Ultrasonography
uterine myoma
Uterine Neoplasms - complications
Uterine Neoplasms - surgery
Vena Cava Filters
Venous Thrombosis - diagnosis
Venous Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary:Large uterine myomas (compressed veins in the pelvis), and the resulting impaired blood flow have been associated with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Careful detection of the preoperatively formed thrombi and strict perioperative management, such as in the following cases we report, may reduce lethal pulmonary embolism and may positively affect patient prognosis.
ISSN:1341-8076
1447-0756
DOI:10.1046/j.1341-8076.2002.00059.x