Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: Two Regimens of Venous Thromboprophylaxis: Prospective Randomized Study
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2016-05-01
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Summary
Obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery warrant VTE prophylaxis because they are at high
risk for developing a fatal pulmonary embolism or postthrombotic syndrome. However, a
consensus does not exist on the most effective prophylactic approach.