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To the Editor: Arthroscopic knee surgery is routinely used in orthopedics. Postoperative thromboembolic events (TEEs) are serious complications, and retrospective studies have reported an incidence of 0.2% to 7% for clinically apparent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).¹

The aim of the present study was to determine prospectively the incidence of postoperative TEE in patients following minor arthroscopic knee surgery, defined as one or more of the following procedures: partial meniscectomy, synovectomy, shaving of cartilage surface, removal of loose bodies.

Methods

Consecutive patients older than 18 years and from whom written informed consent was obtained were enrolled in this study. Patients with a known history of DVT, abnormal baseline perfusion lung scan, or allergy to radiocontrast agents were excluded. The study was approved by the local ethics committee. The main outcome measures were the diagnosis of DVT and PE.

The day before arthroscopic intervention and 3 to 4 weeks . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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