Author(s): Novais Lima, Pedro ; Cruz Silva, Joana ; Gonçalves, Anabela ; Fonseca, Manuel
Date: 2022
Origin: Portuguese Journal of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Document details
VENOUS GANGRENE: REMINDING A VASCULAR CATASTROPHE
Description
A 85 year-old, female patient, with an active colon neoplasm, was diagnosed with extensive ilio-femoro-popliteal deep vein thrombosis. She presented with severe oedema of the left lower limb and a cyanotic foot. Pedal pulses were palpable. Despite immediate anticoagulation, the patient expired at 72h.
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Journal article
Language English
Language English
