title: Venous thromboembolism in surgery--a preventable complication. Introduction.
abstract: This article provides background information and an introduction to the accompanying articles on venous thromboembolism in surgical patients.
authors.affiliation: Louis W. Biegler Chair of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, USA. jcaprini2@aol.com
authors.forename: Joseph A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Caprini
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D018570:Risk Assessment; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants