Thromboembolism prophylaxis and cesarean section: a survey of general obstetricians.
BACKGROUND
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) has historically remained a risk factor for obstetric patients, particularly those requiring cesarean section. The objective of this survey was to assess the response of general obstetricians to risk factor considerations for VTE prophylaxis and cesarean section.


METHODS
A survey regarding VTE prophylaxis and cesarean section was sent to 113 obstetricians practicing in suburban Chicago and northern Wisconsin.


RESULTS
There were 51 responses (45%) to the survey. Most respondents do not routinely use VTE prophylaxis for cesarean section in patients who may have one or more risk factors.


CONCLUSIONS
There appears to be lack of consensus or appreciation for VTE and prophylaxis for cesarean section. Further studies and education are warranted.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Marshfield Clinic, Wausau, WI 54401, USA.
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D032921:Consensus; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006493:Heparin / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000191:economics / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin