Journal article
International Delphi survey of the ESTS/AATS/ISTH task force on venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in thoracic surgery: the role of extended post-discharge prophylaxis
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Venous thromboembolic events can be successfully prevented with chemical and/or mechanical prophylaxis measures, but evidence-based guidelines in thoracic surgery are limited, particularly regarding extended post-discharge prophylaxis. This study attempts to gather an international consensus on best practices to inform the development of such guidelines.
METHODS: A series of 3 surveys was distributed to the ESTS/AATS/ISTH (European …
Authors
Agzarian J; Litle V; Linkins L-A; Brunelli A; Schneider L; Kestenholz P; Li H; Rocco G; Girard P; Nakajima J
Journal
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Vol. 57, No. 5, pp. 854–859
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
May 1, 2020
DOI
10.1093/ejcts/ezz319
ISSN
1010-7940