Incidence of pulmonary embolism in females aged 15-25 years in relation to oral contraception use (Results of a five-year study)

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to analyse patients, aged 15-25 years, who were examined with a view of pulmonary embolism (PE) suspicion in relation to oral contraception (OC) use in our department during a five-year period (2003-2008)

Keywords

• venous thromboembolism
• lung perfusion scintigraphy
• radionuclide phlebography
• oral contraception
• young age