Systematic Reviews
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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2016; 7(9): 604-617
Published online Sep 18, 2016. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i9.604
Arterial complications, venous thromboembolism and deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A systematic review
Rob Paulus Augustinus Janssen, Max Reijman, Daan Martijn Janssen, Jan Bernardus Antonius van Mourik
Rob Paulus Augustinus Janssen, Max Reijman, Daan Martijn Janssen, Jan Bernardus Antonius van Mourik, Department of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, 5600PD, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Rob Paulus Augustinus Janssen, Max Reijman, Daan Martijn Janssen, Jan Bernardus Antonius van Mourik, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Máxima Medical Center, 5500 Veldhoven, The Netherlands
Max Reijman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3100 Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Author contributions: Janssen RPA, Janssen DM, Reijman M and van Mourik JBA performed the systematic review; Reijman M performed the statistical analysis; Janssen RPA and Reijman M wrote the paper.
Conflict-of-interest statement: None of the authors have any conflict of interest in this research.
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Correspondence to: Rob Paulus Augustinus Janssen, MD, PhD, Department of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Postbus 90052, 5600PD, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. r.janssen@mmc.nl
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Received: February 17, 2016
Peer-review started: February 19, 2016
First decision: March 25, 2016
Revised: May 14, 2016
Accepted: June 1, 2016
Article in press: June 3, 2016
Published online: September 18, 2016
Core Tip

Core tip: Vascular complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction of the knee may present serious morbidity and even mortality. Although rare, it is necessary to understand the main risks and symptoms of these devastating lesions. This systematic review presents the current knowledge on arterial injuries, venous thromboembolism and thromboprophylaxis after ACL reconstruction.