An Unusual Case of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) after Orthognathic Surgery: A Case Report and Review of Literatures

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is primarily caused by obstruction of blood flow in the deep veins in the lower limbs. It is a form of thrombophlebitis and can be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. This paper aims to report an unusual case of DVT in a 21-year-old female class III patient who underwent bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (BSSO and LeFort I osteotomy) under general anesthesia. She developed DVT unexpectedly one week after the surgery, with episodes of sweating and chills, as well as lower limb edema, tenderness and rigidity.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research