Journal article
Guideline of guidelines: thromboprophylaxis for urological surgery
Abstract
Decisions regarding thromboprophylaxis in urologic surgery involve a trade-off between decreased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and increased risk of bleeding. Both patient- and procedure-specific factors are critical in making an informed decision on the use of thromboprophylaxis. Our systematic review of the literature revealed that existing guidelines in urology are limited. Recommendations from national and international guidelines …
Authors
Violette PD; Cartwright R; Briel M; Tikkinen KAO; Guyatt GH
Journal
BJU International, Vol. 118, No. 3, pp. 351–358
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
September 2016
DOI
10.1111/bju.13496
ISSN
1464-4096