Thromboprophylaxis in Abdominoplasty: Efficacy and Safety of a Complete Perioperative Protocol

BackgroundVenous thromboembolism, a spectrum of diseases ranging from deep venous thrombosis to pulmonary embolism, is a major source of morbidity and mortality. The majority of cases described in plastic surgery involve abdominoplasty. Risk assessment and prophylaxis are paramount in such patients....

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Main Authors: Giovanni Francesco Marangi, Francesco Segreto, Igor Poccia, Stefano Campa, Daniele Tosi, Daniela Lamberti, Paolo Persichetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2016-07-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-43-360.pdf