Acute right iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis mimicking acute appendicitis in the postpartum period: a case report

Karaisli S., Selcuk E.

ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND, cilt.102, sa.9, 2020 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Editöre Mektup
  • Cilt numarası: 102 Konu: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2020
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1308/rcsann.2020.0148
  • Dergi Adı: ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND

Özet

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.