Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis during vitreoretinal surgery – a snapshot survey of international ophthalmic anaesthetists

Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism in Orthopaedic Surgery

The relevance of prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism and its complications in orthopedic surgery is increasingly significant. This review discusses the pathophysiology of thrombus formation in general and orthopedic surgery, its incidence, preThe authors declare that there was no conflict of interest in conducting this work This article is available online in Portuguese and English at the web...

Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in orthopaedic surgery.

The relevance of prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism and its complications in orthopedic surgery is increasingly significant. This review discusses the pathophysiology of thrombus formation in general and orthopedic surgery, its incidence, predisposing factors and complications. It also presents an updated presentation and critique of prophylaxis currently available in our environment.

Prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism during treatment for cancer: questionnaire survey.

Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in arthroscopic surgery.

The prophylaxis and epidemiology of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following major orthopaedic procedures has been widely discussed in the world literature. Significantly less attention in the recent years has been paid to antithrombotic prophylaxis following arthroscopic procedures. In the past few years numerous controversies have developed as a result of contradictory guidelines advocated by v...

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Plastic Surgery: A Literature Review.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major health concern because it increases morbidity and mortality after a surgical procedure. A number of well-defined, evidence-based guidelines are available delineating suitable use of prophylaxis to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Despite the available literature, there are clear gaps between recommendations and clinical practice, affec...