Dicle Ü. Tıp Fak. Acil Tıp AD, Diyarbakır

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is an acute venous thrombosis which suddenly clogs the veins of an extremity and can lead to necrosis. Since DVT directly affects mortality and morbidity, it is regarded as one of the most important prognostic factors, especially in the elderly. The risk factors of DVT were defined in 1842 by Virchow as the triad of stasis, vessel wall injury and hypercoagulability. In the comparitive studies conducted in cases with DVT, Doppler USG has been found to be superior to venography. Besides affecting the quality of life negatively, DVT also causes significant health expenditures. Especially in the elderly, it is considered to be one of the most important factors which affect mortality. In this study, we aimed to evaluate a DVT case in the light of the literature. We wanted to emphasize that individuals need to be thoroughly informed about their health and that sad outcomes may occur when medical interventions are performed by unauthorised persons.