DVT in Post-partum Case of Caesarean Section

Deep Vein Thrombosis in Post-partum Case of Caesarean Section: A Case Report

Adapted from Srivastava M, et al. Int J Sci Stud. 2015;3(1):219–220.

Key Takeaway

Risk of DVT is increases by 5–10 times during pregnancy, and further 5–10 folds in C-section

• During early pregnancy, all women should be assessed for the risk factors of DVT
• Repeat the assessment
  • if the woman is admitted to a hospital or develops intercurrent problems
  • during intra-partum or immediately postpartum periods

Early ambulation in the post-operative patient is crucial to prevent deadly complication

• Diagnosis can be made by compression ultrasonography that has high sensitivity (97%–100%) and specificity (98%–99%)
• The RCOG guidelines recommended the use of graduated elastic compression stockings (knee length 30–40 mmHg) to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome

• Women responded well to the anticoagulation therapy and discharged with treatment of coumadin, maintaining INR between 2 and 3
• Follow-up clinic and long-term anticoagulation was advised for next 6 months to prevent recurrence of thromboembolic episodes

MAT-BH-2300437/V1/June2023