title: Low molecular weight heparins and external pneumatic compression as options for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: a surgeon's perspective.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, IL 60025.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Caprini
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Arcelus
authors.forename: C I
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Traverso
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Hasty
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D003657:Decision Making; D013502:General Surgery; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight