Why the study?
Deep vein thrombosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing major abdominal and orthopedic surgery.
What is the incidence of postoperative deep vein thrombosis in high and moderate risk patients admitted to a general surgical ward?
What is the incidence of postoperative deep vein thrombosis in high and moderate risk patients admitted to a general surgical ward?
Background: Deep vein thrombosis by definition is formation of blood clot within the deep veins. These are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing major abdominal and orthopedic surgery 18 months of study was done. High or moderate risk of deep vein thrombosis admitted in General Surgery ward. Methods & Patients: About 75 patients among the 82 screened, completed the study protocol.
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Dr Saurabh Kumar (2019) studied this question.
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