Portal vein thrombosis and pulmonary artery thromboembolism after laparoscopic colectomy

Abstract

Portal vein thrombosis is a rare and potentially lethal complication of laparoscopic colectomy. In this paper, we present a case of portal vein thrombosis and pulmonary artery thromboembolism on the 11^th day after laparoscopic colectomy without an evident congenital thrombotic disorder. Laparoscopic surgeons and their patients should be aware of such events, because the patients are usually discharged before the symptoms begin.

Key words::

• Laparoscopic colectomy
• portal vein thrombosis
• pulmonary artery thrombosis
• complication

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.