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The benefits of mechanical prophylaxis for the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in abdominal and pelvic surgery are uncertain, with different guidelines stating that graduated compression stockings (GCS) and intermittent… Click to show full abstract
The benefits of mechanical prophylaxis for the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in abdominal and pelvic surgery are uncertain, with different guidelines stating that graduated compression stockings (GCS) and intermittent pneumatic compression devices (IPCDs) can be used either alone or in combination. To review the efficacy of IPCDs in preventing VTE following abdominal and pelvic surgery.
Keywords:
compression devices;
review;
surgery;
efficacy intermittent;
compression
Journal Title: Anz Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Anz Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2022
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