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This review summarizes current knowledge on the prophylaxis, diagnosis, and management of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.
Provides a summary of current knowledge regarding the prevention and management of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.
May inform VTE prophylaxis decisions in cancer surgery; leaves open need for prospective trials to update guidelines.
Cancer is an important risk factor for venous thrombosis. Venous thromboembolism is one of the most common complications of cancer and the second leading cause of death in these patients. Recent research has given insight into mechanism and various risk factors in cancer patients which predispose to thromboembolism. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current knowledge on the prophylaxis, diagnosis, and management of venous thromboembolism in these patients.
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Rao et al. (2012) conducted a review in Venous thromboembolism in cancer patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Prophylaxis, diagnosis, and management of venous thromboembolism was evaluated. This review summarizes current knowledge on the prophylaxis, diagnosis, and management of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.
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