1/1. Fatal paradoxical thrombo-embolism during anaesthesia.Deep venous thrombosis is a recognised complication of trauma to the leg and may lead to pulmonary thrombo-embolism, but paradoxical thrombo-embolism is rare. A case of fatal paradoxical thrombo-embolism which followed a leg injury in a previously fit 36-year-old male is presented and contributory factors are reviewed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = anaesthesia (Clic here for more details about this article) |