title: [Prevention of venous thromboembolism in general and laparoscopic surgery].
abstract: Pulmonary embolism and thromboembolic attacks remain the most frequent cause of mortality in patients after general surgery or laparoscopy. The authors review the risk factors, indication of prophylaxis of thromboembolism and the currently used modes of prophylaxis. The so-called low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWH) are the most frequently used modes of prophylaxis. The algorithm of prevention and doses of LMWH used in general surgery and laparoscopy are presented. (Tab. 5, Ref. 17.)
authors.affiliation: IInd Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava. pechan@npba.sk
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pechan
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Holeczy
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pindak
mesh_terms: D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight