ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND, vol.102, no.9, 2020 (SCI-Expanded)
The risk of venous thromboembolism increases during pregnancy and postpartum. The incidence in the first six weeks following delivery is approximately 0.15%. Deep vein thrombosis may present with acute appendicitis-like symptoms such as right iliac fossa pain, nausea and vomiting.