Venous thromboembolism in abdominoplasty: a prevention protocol

INTRODUCTION: Abdominoplasty is an accomplished cosmetic surgery, in which the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) must be considered, based on the predisposing factors involved and their severity. There are, to date, no well-defined protocols for VTE prophylaxis in plastic surgery. The objective o...

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Main Authors: Thatiana Ambrogini Justino, Andreza Cristina Camacho Varoni, Gilson Luis Duz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2018-03-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
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Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/1913/en_v33n1a06.pdf
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