Risk of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing cancer surgery and options for thromboprophylaxis

Venous thromboembolism in the patient wi

Venous thromboembolism in the patient with cancer : Focus on burden of disease and benefits of thromboprophylaxis

✍ Gary H. Lyman 📂 Article 📅 2010 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 219 KB 👁 1 views

## Abstract Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer. The risk of VTE varies over the natural history of cancer, with the highest risk occurring during hospitalization and after disease recurrence. Patient and disease characteristics are

The prophylaxis of venous thrombosis in

The prophylaxis of venous thrombosis in patients with cancer undergoing major abdominal surgery: emerging options

✍ Giancarlo Agnelli; Joseph A. Caprini 📂 Article 📅 2007 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 117 KB

## 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

Frequency, risk factors, and trends for

Frequency, risk factors, and trends for venous thromboembolism among hospitalized cancer patients

✍ Alok A. Khorana; Charles W. Francis; Eva Culakova; Nicole M. Kuderer; Gary H. Ly 📂 Article 📅 2007 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 136 KB

## Abstract ## BACKGROUND. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) contributes to morbidity and mortality in cancer patients and is a frequent complication of anticancer therapy. In the current study, the frequency, risk factors, and trends associated with VTE were examined among hospitalized cancer patients

Frequency, risk factors, and trends for

Frequency, risk factors, and trends for venous thromboembolism among hospitalized cancer patients

✍ Miriam Lopez Gomez; Cesar Gomez-Raposo; Francisco Lobo Samper 📂 Article 📅 2008 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 39 KB

Frequency, Risk Factors, and Trends for Venous Thromboembolism Among Hospitalized Cancer Patients I n a recent issue of Cancer, Khorana et al. 1 concluded that venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) are an increasingly frequent complication of hospitalization in cancer patients. We strongly agree with

Systematic review and meta-analysis on t

Systematic review and meta-analysis on the rate of postoperative venous thromboembolism in orthopaedic surgery in Asian patients without thromboprophylaxis

✍ B. Kanchanabat; W. Stapanavatr; S. Meknavin; C. Soorapanth; C. Sumanasrethakul; 📂 Article 📅 2011 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 135 KB 👁 2 views

## Abstract ## Background Postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common life-threatening complication after surgery. This review analysed the rate and mortality of VTE after orthopaedic surgery in Asia. ## Methods Inclusion criteria were: prospective study; deep vein thrombosis (DVT) di

Reply to Frequency, Risk Factors, and Tr

Reply to Frequency, Risk Factors, and Trends for Venous Thromboembolism Among Hospitalized Cancer Patients

✍ Alok A. Khorana; Charles W. Francis; Gary H. Lyman 📂 Article 📅 2008 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 39 KB

Frequency, Risk Factors, and Trends for Venous Thromboembolism Among Hospitalized Cancer Patients I n a recent issue of Cancer, Khorana et al. 1 concluded that venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) are an increasingly frequent complication of hospitalization in cancer patients. We strongly agree with