The potential risks, complications, and prevention of deep vein thrombosis in oral and maxillofacial surgery patients.
OBJECTIVE
Deep vein thrombosis is a complication in surgical patients with a potential for disastrous results. This article discusses the pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of this condition.


CONCLUSIONS
Surgeons should be acutely aware of the potential development of deep vein thrombosis and should take prophylactic measures to prevent this problem as part of their surgical routine.
D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D013515:Surgery, Oral; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control