Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis [DVT] is one of the most dreaded complications in post- operative patients as it is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Aim: To study about incidence and risk factors of the deep vein thrombosis in asymptotic patients after prolonged surgery in our institution. Method: Study conducted on 100 patients in the department of General surgery, Government Stanley medical college from Nov 2016 to Aug 2017. All patients who underwent elective or emergency operations with duration more than 2 hours, admitted in Government Stanley Hospital were taken into study. All the patients are subjected to hand held doppler study of deep venous system of both lower limb and ileac system on post operative day 2 ,day 5 and day 7. Confirmation of DVT using duplex scan. Result: Out of 100 patients, incidence of asymptomatic DVT was found to be 2 percent. Conclusion: Out of 100 patients, incidence of asymptomatic DVT was found to be 2 percent. In both the cases duration of surgery was found to be more than three hours & patient was immobilized for three days. The risk factors were found to be prolonged duration of surgery and immobilization in both the cases.

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