title: Thromboembolic Prophylaxis for Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery.
abstract: Obesity itself is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events. Moreover, most bariatric procedures actually are performed by laparoscopic approach, implying an increased intraabdominal pressure during the surgical procedure that may favor the development of thrombus. Therefore, bariatric surgery is considered a high-risk procedure for thromboembolic events. Actual recommendations are to include low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) and compression stockings in the primary prophylaxis of thromboembolic events. Following these measures, a routine screening of thromboembolic complications with imaging tests is not recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital Rey Juan Carlos, 28933, Madrid, Spain. jruiztovar@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jaime
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ruiz-Tovar
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Nursery, Hospital del Sureste, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: Carolina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Llavero
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D058070:Asymptomatic Diseases; D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012307:Risk Factors; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
keywords: Bariatric surgery; Low molecular weight heparin; Obesity; Prophylaxis; Venous thromboembolism