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Review
. 2024 Sep 24;16(9):e70077.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.70077. eCollection 2024 Sep.

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Maxillofacial Surgery

Inês Camelo  1 , Flávia Pereira  1 , Mariana Cebotari  1 , Manuel Sousa  1 , Lígia Coelho  1
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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Maxillofacial Surgery

Inês Camelo et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

The aim of this article is to conduct a literature review concerning the need for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis among patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery. This article addresses the diagnosis of VTE, patient risk stratification, and prophylactic measures suitable for the various groups of interest in maxillofacial surgery. From a pool of 44 articles identified, nine were chosen as the most pertinent to the aims of this review. Despite limited data on this topic, individuals undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery generally exhibit a low risk of VTE. This review emphasizes the importance of implementing prophylactic measures tailored to individual risk factors. Pharmacological prophylaxis merits consideration, particularly when the Caprini score is ≥7. However, further research is needed to optimize prophylactic strategies in maxillofacial surgery.

Keywords: caprini score; maxillofacial surgery; pharmacological prophylaxis; venous thromboembolism; venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.

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Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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