The Dangers of Thrombosis (DVT) after Surgery
Read more about News Offshore, Plastic Surgery, Treatments | Leave a CommentPlastic Surgery or any surgery for that matter could be a lethal combination with long distance travel. According to The Coalition to Prevent DVT approximately 300,000 die annually of Pulmonary Embolism – a complicated form of DVT where the blood clot breaks loose and moves into the lungs, blocking the circulation to the vital organs. This is a life-threatening condition that is linked as one of the dangers of getting cosmetic surgeries offshore.
Thrombus simply means blood clot. Blood clot on deep veins is not dangerous in itself. It is when that piece of clot breaks off and travels downstream to the heart and into the pulmonary circulation system and positions in the lungs. Newly operated travelers are more at risk.
So how soon should you fly after surgery? Mark Gendreau, MD, of Tufts University School of Medicine advises patients to wait 10 to 14 days before flying if you’ve had an orthopedic, chest, abdominal, neurological, or ear, nose, and throat procedure. During the lengthy flight, stay hydrated by drinking fluids – water, please – and avoiding diuretic fluids like caffeine or alcohol. Be an opportunist and stretch your legs whenever you can. Wear compression stockings too!
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