Acute Intraoperative Saddle Pulmonary Embolus in a Trauma Patient Undergoing Repair of Tibial Fracture: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: This case report describes the management of a 40-year-old female who developed a saddle pulmonary embolism (PE) following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a distal tibia fracture. The patient had no significant past medical history except for regular cannabis use. Postoperatively, she developed a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and a saddle PE, which were managed with catheter-directed thrombectomy and anticoagulation therapy. This report explores the potential link between cannabis use and thromboembolic events and emphasizes the need for comprehensive perioperative care in patients with such risk factors.
Source: Clinical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71422
Authors: Michael Ayad, Jibran Ikram, A. R. Husnain, Hiba Anis, Sunpreet Tandon, Anokha Padubidri, Sabry Ayad
Institutions: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
Language: English
Subfield: Internal Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,820
OpenAlex ID: W4416256922