Asymptomatic deep vein thrombosis

Observational studies In a multicenter case series, 25 women received recombinant Factor Vila for treatment of severe obstetric haemorrhage [123 ]. A total of 9 patients experienced 11 adverse events within 28days of rFVIIa exanthema (n= 1), fever (n=1), hypopituitarism (n= 1), acute myocardial infarction (n=1), ileus (n = 1), asymptomatic deep vein thrombosis (n=2), asymptomatic PE (n=2) and allergic reaction (n=2). 

Siddiqui AU, Buchman TG, Hotchkiss RS. Pulmonary embolism as a consequence of applying sequential compression device on legs in a patient asymptomatic of deep vein thrombosis. Anesthesiology 2000 92 880-882. 

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of thrombus in the veins of the extremities or other sites caused by surgery, infection, prolonged immobility, and other factors. It is a serious complication because progression to pulmonary infraction is potentially life-threatening. Deep vein thrombosis that occurs after ACL reconstruction mainly involves the lower extremities. While symptoms of pain and swelling may be observed in some cases, many cases remain asymptomatic. Furthermore, it should be noted since symptoms resembling those of DVT are commonly seen in the early postoperative period... 

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