Nesheiwat F, Sergi A R
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA.
J Foot Ankle Surg. 1996 Nov-Dec;35(6):590-4; discussion 602. doi: 10.1016/s1067-2516(96)80135-9.
It is generally accepted that venous thrombosis in the lower extremity predisposes to pulmonary embolism. A case of pulmonary embolism after cast immobilization of the lower extremity, as well as a review of thromboembolic disease is presented. A high level of vigilance and close follow-up of even simple cast treatment is necessary to avoid this complication.
