The tight pants syndrome--a sporting variant

Tight neoprene 'warm pants' are increasingly utilised by sportsmen to prevent muscular injury. However, they may impede venous flow from the legs. We describe a case of extensive proximal deep vein thrombosis with subsequent pulmonary embolism in a fit young man with previous hip trauma.

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1996-04, Vol.72 (846), p.239-240
Main Authors: Jowett, N. I., Robinson, C. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Clothing - adverse effects
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Humans
Leg - pathology
Male
Medical sciences
Pulmonary Embolism - etiology
Thrombophlebitis - etiology
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Summary:Tight neoprene 'warm pants' are increasingly utilised by sportsmen to prevent muscular injury. However, they may impede venous flow from the legs. We describe a case of extensive proximal deep vein thrombosis with subsequent pulmonary embolism in a fit young man with previous hip trauma.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.72.846.239