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SUBMITTER: Preston JS
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6287370 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Preston Jared S JS Mennona Steven S Kayiaros Stephen S
Arthroplasty today 20171021 4
We present a unique case of phlegmasia cerulea dolens and compartment syndrome secondary to external iliac vein disruption after revision total hip arthroplasty. To our knowledge, this complication has not yet been described following revision total hip arthroplasty. We conclude that although vascular complications are fortunately rare after hip arthroplasty, they can have significant morbidity and mortality. Surgeons should have a thorough understanding of pelvic and hip anatomy for screw and r ...[more]