Prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism
- PMID: 2688478
- DOI: 10.1177/0310057X8901700411
Prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism
Abstract
Death from venous thromboembolism occurs in the perioperative period at a rate varying between 0.1% and 7.0%. The risk factors and methods of prophylaxis are reviewed and current recommendations presented.
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