Thromboembolic events following air travel do occur, and have been reported several times in the literature. The authors report a high frequency of these incidence in their geographical region. A retrospective study of 40 cases of phlebitis or pulmonary embolism associated with air travel was conducted over the last 6 years. Cases were analyzed based on the following criteria: sex, age, duration of flight, latency period, diagnostic signs, way of discovery, date of diagnosis and thrombus localisation. The authors analyse these data and underline the main causes of these incidence, with an emphasis on the specific climatic factors in their region. Special attention is placed on the fact that these may occur in young individuals with no previous medical history. The authors conclude by suggesting preventive measures, including general measures and the use of anticoagulants.
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