Use of Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filters in Trauma
Venous thromboembolisms, specifically pulmonary embolisms (PEs), represent a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide, particularly within the setting of trauma. According to the literature, PEs are the most common cause of in-hospital death; however, this condition can be prevented with a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sultan Qaboos University
2016-02-01
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| Series: | Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/2114 |