Journal article
Practice patterns for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis in minimal-access surgery.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There are no comprehensive evidence-based guidelines for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis in patients undergoing minimal-access surgery (MAS).
METHODS: We completed a cross-sectional survey of general surgeons practising in Ontario, in order to establish current practice patterns for DVT prophylaxis for MAS procedures.
Authors
Beekman R; Crowther M; Farrokhyar F; Birch DW
Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 49, No. 3, pp. 197–202
Publication Date
June 2006
ISSN
0008-428X