Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in thoracic surgery patients: an international survey

OBJECTIVES: Venous thromboembolic events (VTE) after thoracic surgery (TS) can be prevented with mechanical and chemical prophylaxis. Unlike other surgical specialties, TS lacks evidence-based guidelines. In the process of developing these guidelines, an understanding of the current prophylaxis methods practiced internationally is necessary and is described in this article. METHODS: A 26-item survey was distributed to members of the European …