Prevention of venous thromboembolism in gynecological cancer patients undergoing major abdominopelvic surgery: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: SCD plus LMWH might be safe and effective in VTE prevention following gynecological cancer surgery. However, the patient's bleeding risk should be considered to balance the risk and benefit of treatment. PMID: 33563489 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Gynecologic Oncology - February 6, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Insin P, Vitoopinyoparb K, Thadanipon K, Charakorn C, Attia J, McKay GJ, Thakkinstian A Tags: Gynecol Oncol Source Type: research