Journal article
Venous Thromboembolism in Abdominoplasty: A Comprehensive Approach to Lower Procedural Risk
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious and potentially life-threatening surgical complication. However, there is little consensus regarding appropriate VTE prophylaxis for plastic surgery patients. Risk factors as they apply to plastic surgery patients are unclear, and recent recommendations for chemoprophylaxis in these patients may expose them to other additional risks.
OBJECTIVES: The authors examine perioperative and …
Authors
Somogyi RB; Ahmad J; Shih JG; Lista F
Journal
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Vol. 32, No. 3, pp. 322–329
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
March 1, 2012
DOI
10.1177/1090820x12438896
ISSN
1090-820X
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Abdominal WallAdultAgedAmbulatory CareFemaleHumansIntermittent Pneumatic Compression DevicesIntraoperative CareMaleMiddle AgedPerioperative CarePostoperative ComplicationsPlastic Surgery ProceduresRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStockings, CompressionSuture TechniquesTime FactorsVenous ThromboembolismYoung Adult