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Venous Thromboprophylaxis in Spine Surgery
Anthony M Alvarado1, Guilherme B F Porto2, Jeffrey Wessell2
1University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA.
Study Design:
Review article.
Objective:
A review of the literature on postoperative initiation of thrombophylactic agents following spine surgery.
Methods:
A review of the literature and synthesis of the data to provide an update on venous thromboprophylaxis following spine surgery.
Results:
Postoperative regimens of venous thromboprophylaxis measures following spine surgery remain a controversial issue. Recommendations regarding mechanical versus chemical prophylaxis vary greatly among institutions.
Conclusion:
Postoperative spine surgery initiation of thromboprophylaxis remains controversial regarding optimal timing and agent selection. The benefits of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism prophylaxis must be weighed against the possible postoperative complications associated with spine surgery.
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