Is venous thromboembolism prophylaxis necessary during laparoscopic procedures? A commentary to SAGES guidelines – Guidelines for Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis During Laparoscopic Surgery

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-276
Author(s):  
Michał Solecki ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Thrombosis Prophylaxis ◽  
Thromboembolism Prophylaxis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis ◽  
Laparoscopic Procedures ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

scholarly journals The incidence of venous thromboembolism and practice of deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis in hospitalized cirrhotic patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Aldawood ◽  
Yaseen Arabi ◽  
Abdulrahman Aljumah ◽  
Alawi Alsaadi ◽  
Asgar Rishu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Thrombosis Prophylaxis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis ◽  
Cirrhotic Patients

scholarly journals Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis In Hospitalised Patients

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arif Rehman Sheikh ◽  
Rafi A Jan ◽  
Suhail Mantoo ◽  
Ajaz Nabi Koul
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Thromboembolism Prophylaxis ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis ◽  
Hospitalised Patients ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Hospital Deaths

Venous thromboembolism (VTE; deep venous thrombosis & pulmonary embolism) is common in hospitalised patients .It is estimated that half of all the hospitalised patients are at increased risk for VTE. In fact, pulmonary embolism remains one of the most common preventable cause of hospital deaths. Effective prophylactic strategies reduce both symptomatic & asymptomatic VTE related events. This topic reviews the preventive strategies for VTE in patients hospitalised for different conditions.

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Aesthetic Surgery: A Survey of Plastic Surgeons’ Practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (12) ◽  
pp. 1351-1369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria L Aimé ◽  
Matthew R Neville ◽  
Danielle A Thornburg ◽  
Shelley S Noland ◽  
Raman C Mahabir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Thromboembolism Prophylaxis ◽  
Vte Prophylaxis ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
The Aesthetic

Abstract Background Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, collectively known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are among the most feared yet preventable surgical complications. Although many recommendations exist to reduce the risk of VTE, the actual VTE prophylaxis practices of aesthetic plastic surgeons remain unknown. Objectives The primary aim of this study was to elucidate plastic surgeons’ experiences with VTE, preferred VTE prophylaxis practices, and areas in which VTE prevention may be improved. Methods Members of The Aesthetic Society were queried via a 55-question electronic survey regarding their experience with VTE as well as their VTE prophylaxis practices. Anonymous responses were collected and analyzed by the Mayo Clinic Survey Research Center. Results The survey was sent to 1729 of The Aesthetic Society members, of whom 286 responded. Fifty percent, 38%, and 6% of respondents reported having had a patient develop a deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or death secondary to VTE, respectively. Procedures performed on the back or trunk were associated with the highest rate of VTE. Lower extremity procedures were associated with a significantly higher rate of VTE than expected. Over 90% of respondents reported utilizing a patient risk stratification assessment tool. Although at least one-half of respondents reported that the surgical facility in which they operate maintains some form of VTE prophylaxis protocol, 39% self-reported nonadherence with these protocols. Conclusions Considerable variability exists in VTE prophylaxis practices among The Aesthetic Society responders. Future efforts should simplify guidelines and tailor prophylaxis recommendations to the aesthetic surgery population. Furthermore, education of plastic surgeons performing aesthetic surgery and more diligent surgical venue supervision is needed to narrow the gap between current recommendations and actual practices.

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