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A Multicenter MRI Protocol for the Evaluation and Quantification of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Published on: June 2, 2015
Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis
Casey T Kraft1, Jeffrey E Janis1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2100, Columbus, OH 43212, USA.
Abstract:
Abdominoplasty is a commonly performed aesthetic procedure but has one of the highest risks for venous thromboembolism (VTE) events in aesthetic surgery. Surgeons can face challenging decisions when performing combination procedures and deciding on appropriate methods of VTE prophylaxis. This article summarizes the current evidence for the incidence of VTE events in abdominoplasty and abdominoplasty combined with other procedures, the current recommendations for risk stratification and management, and options available for mechanical and chemical VTE prophylaxis.
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