Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: What Should We Know

  • Lee, Kang-Hoon (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital) ;
  • Park, Hyun-Suk (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangwon National University Hospital) ;
  • Yie, Kilsoo (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sejong Heart Institute, Sejong General Hospital)
  • Received : 2013.06.24
  • Accepted : 2013.09.17
  • Published : 2014.02.05
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Abstract

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is one of the most critical disorders of acute deep vein thrombosis in that it can cause permanent disability secondary to the compartment syndrome. Although several etiological factors have been proposed, PCD after coronary artery bypass surgery is extremely rare and its definitive pathophysiology is still under debate. We herein present a case of PCD that resulted in the compartment syndrome after coronary artery bypass surgery. Early recognition and decompression of PCD are crucial for saving the affected limbs.

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