Invited Commentary

There has been a rapid and recent surge in literature assessing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and the prevention of these highly morbid events in our surgical patients. In spite of this trend, data regarding the role of chemoprophylaxis, particularly with an individualized risk assessment in patients undergoing breast surgery, remains limited. Certainly the most commonly cited consensus derives from the American College of Chest Physicians, which provides chemoprevention guidelines in orthopaedic and nonorthopaedic surgical patients.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Invited commentary Source Type: research