Optimal Duration for Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis: The New Focus?

Abstract

It is usual to stop prophylaxis of most surgical patients at hospital discharge. However, there is increas ing evidence that some patients are at risk of thromboem bolism after treatment is stopped. Some evidence and several proposals from the literature are presented, but to date, the situation remains unclear.

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Key Words: Duration Postoperative Prophylaxis Thromboembolism.

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