Key result
Patients undergoing cancer surgery face a high risk of venous thromboembolism but frequently do not receive adequate thromboprophylaxis, prompting a review of available preventive measures.
Why the study?
What are the available measures for thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing cancer surgery?
Population
Patients with cancer undergoing cancer-related surgery
Design
Review
Authors
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Underscores VTE prophylaxis gaps in cancer surgery; leaves open optimal implementation of guideline options.
What are the available measures for thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing cancer surgery?
This review highlights the increased risk of VTE in cancer surgery patients and summarizes guideline-directed thromboprophylaxis options.
David Bergqvist (2007) conducted a review in Venous thromboembolism in cancer surgery. Thromboprophylaxis was evaluated. Patients undergoing cancer surgery face a high risk of venous thromboembolism but frequently do not receive adequate thromboprophylaxis, prompting a review of available preventive measures.