Thromboprophylaxis does not prevent venous thromboembolism after major surgery
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition or complication and might be one of the worst nightmares for most surgeons. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery and major orthopedic surgery who rec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763814200471 |