Why the study?
The study was conducted to review the literature concerning the need for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis among patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery.
Does VTE prophylaxis prevent venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery?
Does VTE prophylaxis prevent venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery?
VTE risk in maxillofacial surgery is generally low, but pharmacological prophylaxis should be considered for high-risk patients with a Caprini score ≥7.
Supports Caprini-guided prophylaxis consideration in maxillofacial surgery; leaves open need for prospective validation before practice change.
The aim of this article is to conduct a literature review concerning the need for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis among patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery. This article addresses the diagnosis of VTE, patient risk stratification, and prophylactic measures suitable for the various groups of interest in maxillofacial surgery. From a pool of 44 articles identified, nine were chosen as the most pertinent to the aims of this review. Despite limited data on this topic, individuals undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery generally exhibit a low risk of VTE. This review emphasizes the importance of implementing prophylactic measures tailored to individual risk factors. Pharmacological prophylaxis merits consideration, particularly when the Caprini score is ≥7. However, further research is needed to optimize prophylactic strategies in maxillofacial surgery.
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