DEFECATION INDUCED DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS - A CASE-REPORT

While the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) during prolonged flight s is well recognized, we present the case of a 54-year-old male who su ffered a deep venous thrombosis following defecation. Defecation, thro ugh a combination of the Valsalva maneuver and squatting, led to a DVT due to venous stasis, most marked in the left leg. Color-duplex scann ing not only proved a convenient dignostic tool but also allowed for m onitoring and documentation of popliteal and saphenous vein recanaliza tion. Being non-invasive and complication-free, color-duplex scanning should be considered for any patient in whom DVT is a possibility.