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