title: Deep venous thrombosis and venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.
abstract: "Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a significant risk for all surgical patients, despite validated guidelines. Development of VTE remains a high risk in hospitalized surgical patients, leading to complications in up to 30%. The stratification of patient risk factors and subsequent utilization of a validated prophylaxis and treatment regimen is, therefore, of utmost importance. Familiarity with the current guidelines and recommendations ultimately results in decreased morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. This article discusses the risk factors for developing VTE and management strategies based on the currently available guidelines."
authors: Division of Trauma & Surgical Critical Care, Department of General Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 983280 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-3280, USA. Electronic address: keely.buesing@unmc.edu.
authors: Keely L
authors: KL
authors: Buesing
authors: Division of Trauma & Surgical Critical Care, Department of General Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 983280 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-3280, USA.
authors: Barghava
authors: B
authors: Mullapudi
authors: Division of Trauma & Surgical Critical Care, Department of General Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 983280 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-3280, USA.
authors: Kristin A
authors: KA
authors: Flowers
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants
keywords: Deep venous thrombosis; Management strategies; Prophylaxis; Risk factors; Venous thromboembolism