Journal article
Meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing combined compression and anticoagulation with either modality alone for prevention of venous thromboembolism after surgery
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an important cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality, there is still no consensus on the optimal strategy for VTE prevention after major surgery. The objective of this review was to determine the benefits and risks of thromboprophylaxis with both compression and anticoagulation, compared with either modality alone.
METHODS: A systematic review of MEDLINE, CENTRAL and Embase databases …
Authors
Zareba P; Wu C; Agzarian J; Rodriguez D; Kearon C
Journal
British Journal of Surgery, Vol. 101, No. 9, pp. 1053–1062
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
July 15, 2014
DOI
10.1002/bjs.9527
ISSN
0007-1323