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World J Anesthesiol. Mar 27, 2013; 2(1): 11-13
Published online Mar 27, 2013. doi: 10.5313/wja.v2.i1.11
Published online Mar 27, 2013. doi: 10.5313/wja.v2.i1.11
Management of a patient with perioperative saddle embolus
Austin Lee, Jaime Ortiz, Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, United States
Author contributions: Lee A and Ortiz J participated in the case and wrote entire manuscript.
Correspondence to: Jaime Ortiz, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1709 Dryden Way, Suite 1700, Houston, TX 77030, United States. jaimeo@bcm.edu
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Received: February 28, 2013
Revised: March 20, 2013
Accepted: March 25, 2013
Published online: March 27, 2013
Processing time: 70 Days and 5.3 Hours
Revised: March 20, 2013
Accepted: March 25, 2013
Published online: March 27, 2013
Processing time: 70 Days and 5.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The case report describes the diagnosis, management and treatment of a 45-year-old male who developed a saddle pulmonary embolus during open reduction and internal fixation of tibia plateau fracture. The incidence of pulmonary embolism, risk factors, and treatment and prevention choices are discussed.