Deep venous thrombosis is a recognised complication of trauma to the leg and may lead to pulmonary thrombo-embolism, but paradoxical thrombo-embolism is rare. A case of fatal paradoxical thrombo-embolism which followed a leg injury in a previously fit 36-year-old male is presented and contributory factors are reviewed.
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