Aortoiliac thrombosis in COVID-19 patients: A case series

Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci. 2022 Jan-Mar;12(1):47-50. doi: 10.4103/ijciis.ijciis_28_21. Epub 2022 Mar 24.

Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection has been associated with a prothrombotic state. Reports of arterial and venous thrombosis have emerged. Here, we report three cases of aortoiliac thrombosis presenting as mesenteric and lower extremity ischemia in coronavirus disease 2019 patients with no identifiable proximal embolic source or history of prothrombotic condition.

Keywords: Aortoiliac thrombosis; COVID-19; lower extremity ischemia; mesenteric ischemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports