Monday, February 23, 2009

Most Commons Surgery contd..


Most Common source for Thromboembolism - which vessels - Calf veins


Most Common source for massive ThromboEmbolism - Ilio-Femoral veins
(Note: Gold standard treatment in the prevention of DVT : LMWH)

Most Common cause of SVC Obstruction : Lung Cancer
(Note: Treatment option for SVC syndrome in Lung Ca is Radiation)

Most Common cause of IVC Obstruction : Extension of a Thrombus

Most Common cause of Acute Lymphangitis : Streptococcus pyogenes.

Most Common cause of upper limb lymphedema : Ca Breast.

Most Common performed operation for lymphedema : Limb Reduction Surgeries

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