Venous thromboembolism: Risk profile and management of prophylaxis in gynaecological surgery patients

Objectives. This study aims to describe the venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk profile of women undergoing elective gynaecological surgery in a tertiary hospital and to audit the VTE prophylaxis prescribed.Methods. One hundred and nine women who underwent elective gynaecological surgery at Kalafong P...

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Main Authors: Janine Potgieter, Leon Snyman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2014-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Online Access:http://www.sajog.org.za/index.php/sajog/article/download/490/463