Prophylaxis for deep venous thrombosis in patients with craniotomies: a review.
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) remains a source of significant morbidity and mortality in patients who undergo craniotomy procedures. Despite several studies in which the safety and efficacy of various prophylactic strategies were examined, there is still no consensus among clinicians. In this paper the authors review the literature with regard to epidemiological and pathophysiological features, screening methods, and prophylactic measures for DVT.
Danish
Shabbar F
SF
Department of Neurosurgery, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. Shabbardanish@hotmail.com
Burnett
Mark G
MG
Stein
Sherman C
SC
D003399:Craniotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*