Journal article
Pharmacoprophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant contributor to postoperative morbidity and mortality. Prophylactic regimens for VTE involve mechanical prophylaxis and pharmacoprophylaxis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of pharmacoprophylaxis in comparison with any nonpharmacoprophylaxis regimen for the prevention of postoperative VTE in patients undergoing spinal surgery.
METHODS: …
Authors
Ellenbogen Y; Power RG; Martyniuk A; Engels PT; Sharma SV; Kasper EM
Journal
World Neurosurgery, Vol. 150, , pp. e144–e154
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
June 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.wneu.2021.02.120
ISSN
1878-8750