Application of the Caprini Risk Assessment Model for evaluating postoperative deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery

This study aimed to determine the validity of the Caprini Risk Assessment Scale in identifying patients undergoing plastic surgery who are at a high risk of developing VTE.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - October 31, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Hiroki Yago, Takashi Yamaki, Yumiko Sasaki, Kento Homma, Takatoshi Mizobuchi, Yuki Hasegawa, Atsuyoshi Osada, Hiroyuki Sakurai Tags: Clinical Research, Basic Science Source Type: research