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

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Karaisli S., Selcuk E.

ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND, vol.102, no.9, 2020 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 102 Issue: 9
• Publication Date: 2020
• Doi Number: 10.1308/rcsann.2020.0148
• Journal Name: ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
• Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.