The prophylaxis of venous thrombosis in
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Giancarlo Agnelli; Joseph A. Caprini
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Article
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2007
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Cancer is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE). This risk is amplified by treatment with chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. Thus, patients with cancer undergoing major surgery should receive appropriate prophylaxis. Available agents include low‐dose unfractionated heparin (L