Evolution of Prophylaxis Protocols for Venous Thromboembolism in Neurosurgery: Results from a Prospective Comparative Study on Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin, Elastic Stockings, and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices.
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Date publication
janvier 2018
Journal
World neurosurgery
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr CEBULA Hélène, Pr PROUST François
Tous les auteurs :
Chibbaro S, Cebula H, Todeschi J, Fricia M, Vigouroux D, Abid H, Kourbanhoussen H, Pop R, Nannavecchia B, Gubian A, Prisco L, Ligarotti GKI, Proust F, Ganau M
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Résumé
The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VT) in neurosurgical practice is astonishingly high, representing a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Prophylaxis strategies include elastic stockings, low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), and intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices.
Mots clés
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices, Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), Neurosurgery, Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Référence
World Neurosurg. 2018 01;109:e510-e516