• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.71 no.4
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• pp.245-248
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• 2011

Venous thromboembolism represents as an obstruction of a vein by a blood clot in the blood stream. The most common manifestations of venous thromboembolism (VTE) are pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity. This article reviews the recent advances in this spectrum and introduces new drugs that will be used in venous thromboembolism in the near future.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.438-449
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• 2009

Objectives: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common complication among stroke patients. The implication of DVT progressing into a fatal pulmonary embolism is one of the main reasons treatment cannot be delayed. However, when there is a contradiction for anticoagulants, such intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), it is difficult to determine the course of treatment. Our team reports a case with both acute DVT and ICH who improved with herbal medicine Hyulbuchuko-tang. Methods : A patient with a variety of thrombosis risk factors (atrial fibrillation, DVT, Cb-inf with intracranial hemorrhage due to thrombolytic complications) showed classic symptoms of DVT (pain, edema, discoloration), disorientation and chest discomfort. The patient was administered Hyulbuchuko-tang three times a day for 24 days without any anticoagulants. Conservative therapy including elastic stocking and leg elevation was co-administered. Laboratory tests and extremity vascular Doppler sonography were carried out 3 times during the treatment period. Results : After our treatment period, both popliteal vein DVT and calf vein DVT were not discovered by sonography, and thrombosis derived factors (eg. D-dimer, fibrinogen) decreased. There was no sign of edema or discoloration after treatment, and the patient no longer complained of leg pain, disorientation or chest discomfort. Conclusion : From these results, we suggest that there is a positive effect of Hyulbuchuko-tang on DVT. Hyulbuchuko-tang should be considered as a treatment option when western medical procedures are unavailable.

• The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.83-88
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• 2006

Osteochondroma is a hyperplasic bony lesion caused by subperiosteal displacement of physeal cartilages, and the most common benign bone tumor. Osteochondromas rarely cause vascular complications, but when encountered, acute ischemia, phlebitis, and arterial puncture are the most common. They are caused by the mass effect or by the sharp end of the tumor. Deep vein thrombosis may be caused by impaired venous blood flow or a hypercoagulable blood state, but sometimes no predisposing cause can be found. We experienced a patient with deep vein thrombosis caused by the mass effect of an asymptomatic osteochondroma, and treated him successfully by excising the osteochondroma and performing a saphenous vein graft after resecting obstructed vein.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.38 no.5
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• pp.703-706
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• 2011

Purpose: Augmentation mammoplasty by cohesive silicone gel implant is becoming more popular nowadays. Many types of complications have been reported, such as hematoma, seroma, infection, capsular contracture and etc. But there were no report of deep vein thrombosis(DVT) after augmentation mammoplasty in Korea. The authors experienced one case of DVT after augmentation mammoplasty using a cohesive silicone gel implant. Methods: A 38-year-old woman with breast cancer underwent reconstruction by tissue expander and augmentation mammoplasty by cohesive silicone gel implant, and exchange of expander to cohesive silicone gel implant. The operation was finished without any complicating event. On 4th day after the operation, the patient complained of intermittent right lower leg pain. By doppler ultrasonography, the patient was diagnosed with acute venous thrombosis of the popliteal vein, posterior tibial vein and peroneal vein. Results: Intravenous heparinization and oral warfarin were started immediately and elastic compression stocking was applied. Intravenous heparinization was continued until INR (blood coagulation unit) reached to target levels. The patient was discharged on 11th day of operation with oral warfarin. Other complication has not been reported after 10 weeks of operation. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first report of DVT after silicone implant based breast augmentation.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.34-37
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• 2018

Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an unusual condition compared to lower extremity DVT, and it represents about 10% of all DVTs. We report a case of upper extremity DVT after clavicle fracture and immobilization.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• v.53 no.3
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• pp.183-186
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• 2013

Septic internal jugular vein-sigmoid sinus thrombosis (IJV-SST) associated with a malpositioned central venous catheter is a rare condition. It is potentially life-threatening and necessitates early diagnosis and rapid administration of appropriate medications. Unfortunately, it is difficult to diagnose due to vague clinical presentations. Several studies such as CT, MRI, and cerebral angiography should be performed and carefully examined to help make the diagnosis. We report a case of septic IJV-SST due to a malpositioned central venous catheter.

• Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.39-42
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• 2016

Achilles tendon rupture is thought to be increasing with participation in sports activities. Both operative and non-operative treatments of Achilles tendon rupture include a period of immobilization. Complications following treatment of the Achilles tendon rupture include recurrence of rupture, flexor weakness, infection, and wound problems. However, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after operative treatment of the Achilles tendon has not been reported. We report on a case of DVT after Achilles tendon repair.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.24 no.12
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• pp.1214-1219
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• 1991

From July 1988 to January 1991 six patients, aged 29 to 70 years underwent transfemoral thrombectomy for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis. Preoperative venograms showed thrombi in the following locations: calf veins[five], superficial femoral or popliteal veins [four], common femoral veins[three], and iliac veins[three], Durations of symptoms before admission were from 1 day to 20days. Operations were performed under local anesthesia and all the patients were requested for doing Valsalva maneuver during thrombectomies. All patients were received heparin pre-and postoperatively, which was switched to Coumadin for preventing of rethrombosis. One patient was transferred to other hospital 4 months after operation due to regional reason, and the remained five patients were evaluated with a mean follow-up time of 20 months. There was no evidence of postoperative pulmonary embolism. Three of five patients were clinically asymptomatic. One complained of the heaviness of involved leg in the evening, and the other had discomfort on walking Even though our cases were a few in number, we concluded that thrombectomy is a valuable treatment modality of deep vein thrombosis.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.931-943
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• 2021

Lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition that can result in local pain and gait disturbance. DVT progression can also lead to death or major disability as a result of pulmonary embolism, postthrombotic syndrome, or limb amputation. However, early thrombus removal can rapidly relieve symptoms and prevent disease progression. Various endovascular procedures have been developed in the recent years to treat DVT, and endovascular treatment has been established as one of the major therapeutic methods to treat lower extremity DVT. However, the treatment of lower extremity DVT varies according to the disease duration, location of affected vessels, and the presence of symptoms. This article reviews and discusses effective endovascular treatment methods for lower extremity DVT.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.35 no.6
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• pp.483-486
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• 2002

71 years old man was operated on due to abdominal aortic aneurysm associated with complete occlusion of left common iliac artery. The coexisting chronic deep vein thrombosis of the left femoral and iliac vein was not diagnosed preoperatively. Resection of aneurysm and Y-graft interposition was performed. Recurrent edema and pain occured to the left lower extremity immediately postoperatively, which aggrevated with the lapse of time, resulting in fatal extensive venous thrombosis. This report regards the surgical treatment and complication of the aortoiliac occlusive disease associated with chronic deep vein thrombosis.