Search for dissertations about: "colour duplex sonography"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words colour duplex sonography.

2. 1. Thromboembolism following orthopaedic surgery : outcome and diagnostic procedures after prophylaxis in lower limb injuries

   Author : Lasse Lapidus; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Orthopaedic surgery; deep vein thrombosis DVT ; pulmonary embolism PE ; colour duplex sonography; phlebography; fracture surgery; Achilles tendon rupture.;

   Abstract : Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) frequently occur after major orthopaedic surgery. The clinical assessment of DVT and PE is unreliable and most cases are asymptomatic. However, even in asymptomatic DVTs, the risk for a PE is considerable. READ MORE