Iliofemoral-popliteal Phlebothrombosis in Twin Pregnancy Treated with Cesarean Section and Thrombectomy in the Same Act: A Case Report

ABSTRACT

A case is presented of a 39-year-old primigravida who developed iliofemoral-popliteal thrombosis in the 34th week of twin pregnancy. Thrombectomy by use of a Fogarty catheter with previous protection from thrombus embolization by proximal placement of temporary occlusion was performed at the same time as the cesarean section for completion of premature delivery.

KEYWORDS

Phlebothrombosis - pregnancy - thrombectomy

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