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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (clot in your leg or lung).
Blood clots forming in the legs or lungs (Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT or Pulmonary Embolism, PE).
together) Ileus (temporary bowel blockage) Constipation Delay in chemotherapy More serious risks Bleeding Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE
Pulmonary Embolism (PE), blood clots in your lungs Injuries to the bladder, ureters (narrow tubes between the bladder and the kidneys), bowel or blood
Pulmonary Embolism (PE), blood clots in your lungs Injuries to local structures (nerves, blood vessels, anal sphincter, urethra) Further surgeries and
Blood loss can sometimes be heavy during the surgery and this may mean that you need a blood transfusion Blood clots in the chest (Pulmonary Embolism, PE
Problems arising from a clot – this could be a stroke, a heart attack or a clot on the lung, also known as a Pulmonary Embolus (PE).
Problems related to the anaesthetic Chest infection Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) – blood clot in legs Pulmonary Embolus (PE) - blood clot in lungs Heart
Bleeding Blood loss can sometimes be heavy during the surgery and this may mean that you need a blood transfusion Blood clots (chest pulmonary embolism (PE
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (blood clots in the legs or lungs) - you will be asked to wear special stockings during your stay in
This can cause a PE (Pulmonary Embolism) where the clot travels to the lungs. Blood clots are serious and can be life threatening.