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A 60-years old male has been operated for carcinoma of caecum and right hemicolectomy has been done. On the fouh post - oprative day, the patient develops fever and pain in the legs.The most impoant clinical entity one should look for is -

A
Urinary tract infection
B
Intravenous line infection
C
Chest infection
D
Deep vein thrombosis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is `d' i.e., Deep vein thrombosis Old age and post operative period are risk factor for deep vein thrombosis

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