Open AccessPulmonary thromboembolism, developed in a patient after splenectomy
Author(s) -
А. Г. Обрезан,
Н. Г. Останина,
A.A. Obrezan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
kliničeskaâ medicina
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2412-1339
pISSN - 0023-2149
DOI - 10.30629/0023-2149-2020-98-6-468-469
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombocytosis , splenectomy , pulmonary embolism , chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension , surgery , intensive care medicine , platelet , spleen
Thisarticle presents a clinical case of pulmonary embolism after splenectomy in a patient who suered an auto injury. Whenthe spleen is removed, reactive thrombocytosis occurs, which is the main risk factor for thromboembolic complications. It showsthe options for the diagnosis of thromboembolism and describes the tactics assignment of antiplatelet drugs. The preventiveadministration of antiplatelet drugs depending on the severity of thrombocytosis in the postoperative period is discussed.