title: Deep vein thrombosis chemoprophylaxis in plastic surgery.
abstract: The practice of plastic surgery is a unique mixture of art and science, and both must be carefully balanced to provide the best possible care for patients. To do that, clinicians should be practicing evidence-based medicine. This article discusses the prevalence and risks associated with deep vein thrombosis and the reasons and options for its possible chemoprophylaxis. Until evidence-based medicine best-practice recommendations can be developed, it would be prudent for clinicians to empirically select and consistently apply a risk stratification system and prophylaxis regimen of their choice for the benefit of their patients.
authors.affiliation: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Medicine, Great Neck, NY, USA. ahgmd@mindspring.com
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gold
mesh_terms: D018890:Chemoprevention / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
keywords: Chemoprophylaxis; Deep vein thrombosis; Plastic surgery; Risk stratification