Thromboembolism after pelvic surgery is usually from the veins –
Correct Answer: Femoral
Description: • MC site of DVT: Calf veins (soleal veins)
• MC site thrombosis for pulmonary thromboembolism: Femoropopliteal veins
• Calf veins are the most common site of DVT in post-operative period, but risk of embolism from calf venous thrombosis is extremely low.
• DVT of femoropopliteal veins are the most common site of pulmonary thromboembolism.
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