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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