Evolution of Prophylaxis Protocols for Venous Thromboembolism in Neurosurgery: Results from a Prospective Comparative Study on Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin, Elastic Stockings, and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices.

Date publication

janvier 2018

Journal

World neurosurgery

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr CEBULA Hélène , Pr PROUST François

Tous les auteurs :
Chibbaro S, Cebula H, Todeschi J, Fricia M, Vigouroux D, Abid H, Kourbanhoussen H, Pop R, Nannavecchia B, Gubian A, Prisco L, Ligarotti GKI, Proust F, Ganau M

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29033376

Résumé

The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VT) in neurosurgical practice is astonishingly high, representing a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Prophylaxis strategies include elastic stockings, low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), and intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices.

Mots clés

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices, Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), Neurosurgery, Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Référence

World Neurosurg. 2018 01;109:e510-e516