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[Postoperative venous thromboembolism in bariatric surgery]
G Bajardi1, G Ricevuto, G Mastrandrea
1Dipartimento di Discipline Chirurgiche ed Anatomiche, Università degli Studi di Palermo.
Minerva Chirurgica
|May 31, 1993
Summary
Bariatric surgery patients face risks of venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Prophylaxis is crucial, as VTE remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Obesity Medicine