Evolution of venous thromboembolism risk assessment in trauma and surgical patients

Krishna Akella, Akella Chendrasekhar Department of Surgery, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY, USA Introduction: Development of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common cause of in-hospital morbidity and mortality. The initial evaluation of VTE risk in hospitalized surgical patie...

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Main Authors: Akella K, Chendrasekhar A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2016-10-01
Series:Open Access Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/evolution-of-venous-thromboembolism-risk-assessment-in-trauma-and-surg-peer-reviewed-article-OAS