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Thromboprophylaxis after surgery
Author(s) -
Akinwunmi Frances,
Millen Sharron
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
trends in urology and men's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2044-3749
pISSN - 2044-3730
DOI - 10.1002/tre.240
Subject(s) - medicine , venous thromboembolism , intensive care medicine , surgery , general surgery , thrombosis
Hospital‐acquired venous thromboembolism is a major public health concern, particularly in surgical patients. Risk assessment followed by appropriate mechanical or pharmacological prophylaxis will substantially reduce the considerable mortality and morbidity related to this condition. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons
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