The Occurence of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Abdominal Compartment Patient

Kim,  Seong Yup; Jin,  Sung Chan

Case Report

Journal of Trauma and Injury 2013;26(4):312-315.

¹Department of Trauma Surgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. surgery2002@medimail.co.kr
²Department of Radiology, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

복부구획증후군 환자에서 발생한 심부정맥혈전증

김성엽, 진성찬¹

국립중앙의료원 외상외과, ¹영상의학과

Received: 1 November 2013 • Revised: 19 December 2013 • Accepted: 19 December 2013

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.

Key Words: Abdominal compartment syndrome; Deep vein thrombosis