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K J Kitziger

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PubMed1990

Acute pulmonary edema associated with use of low-molecular weight dextran for prevention of microvascular thrombosis.

Low-molecular weight dextran is commonly used to prevent thrombosis after microvascular procedures; however, the potential complications of this drug are not well known. We report a case of acute pulmonary edema in a healthy person after elective microsurgery for treatment of a malignant tumor of the forearm. The mechanism of action of dextran and the pathophysiology of two potential adverse reactions to this drug are discussed. It is thought that in this patient pulmonary edema was caused by dextran toxicity.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1990

Failed partial meniscectomy.

Both patients and doctors have come to expect a high rate of success from arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Failure of this procedure may result from a number of causes, most of which can be detected preoperatively. This article elucidates these potential pitfalls so that the patient can be offered better preoperative counseling.

Arthroscopy↗