Iranian Society of Gynecology Oncology
A Rare Case of Mortality Following Heparin-induced Necrotizing Skin Lesions as Thromboprophylaxis After Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

Maryam Deldar Pasikhani; Fahimeh Ghotbizadeh; Razieh Akbari; Mahshid Shooshtari; Atieh Pajouhi

Volume 4, Issue 4 , September and October 2019, , Pages 151-154

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Anticoagulant therapy has been used for the prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Heparin-induced necrotizing skin lesion is a serious complication that can be potentially life-threatening. Case Report: We report a 55-year-old female presenting ...  Read More