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KMID : 0360220230640040355
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Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2023 Volume.64 No. 4 p.355 ~ p.358
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Prolonged Prone Position Maintenance after Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
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Lee Han-Sang
Lee Chul-Hee
Choi Eun-Young
Lee Jun-Won
Kim Min
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Abstract
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Purpose: We report a rare case of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism that occurred following 2 weeks in the prone position after a trans pars plana vitrectomy with gas tamponade to treat rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.
Case Summary: A 49-year-old man without a remarkable medical history visited our clinic complaining of gradual vision loss on the inferior side of the left eye. In fundus examinations, rhegmatogenous retinal detachment involving the macula with multiple tears was noted. After trans pars plana vitrectomy with gas tamponade, the patient was encouraged to maintain a prone position for retinal reattachment. However, after 2 weeks in the prone position, he complained of right calf pain and swelling. The department of cardiovascular surgery was consulted immediately and deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism were diagnosed.
After deep vein thrombectomy and anticoagulation therapy, the lower extremity symptoms improved and the patient was stable during follow-up with a well attached retina.
Conclusions: When prolonged prone positioning after retina surgery is necessary, careful monitoring for the possibility of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism is required, especially in high-risk patients.
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KEYWORD
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Deep vein thrombosis, Prone position, Pulmonary embolism, Retinal detachment, Vitrectomy
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