Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
Postoperative Arterial Thromboembolism Causing Acute Limb Ischemia and Amputation Following Gynecologic Oncology Malignancy Surgery: Presentation of Two Cases
This case report presents two rare cases and aims to highlight arterial thromboembolism (ATE) as a rare but potentially devastating complication following gynecologic oncology surgery. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been demonstrated to heighten susceptibility to thrombotic events through a variety of mechanisms, including endothelial dysfunction, uremia-associated platelet activation, impaired fibrinolysis, and systemic inflammation. In addition, other systemic and perioperative risk factors-including advanced a …