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Pulmonary embolism after hip arthroscopy

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A case of pulmonary embolus after elective hip arthroscopy is reported. The incidence of thromboembolic events after such procedures is currently unknown, and the decision regarding whether to provide prophylaxis rests on anecdotal evidence.

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  1. McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Health Sciences Center, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada

    C. Gaudelli

  2. University of Calgary Sport Medicine Center, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada

    N. Mohtadi

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Gaudelli, C., Mohtadi, N. Pulmonary embolism after hip arthroscopy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 19, 1224–1225 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-010-1392-x

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