Deep Venous Thrombosis after Posterior Spinal Surgery

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Authors

Takenori Oda · Osaka Prefectural Medical Center

Naoko Kanemitsu · Osaka Prefectural Medical Center

Abstract

The prevalence of deep venous thrombosis after posterior spinal surgery is higher than generally recognized. Therefore, further study is necessary to clarify the appropriate method for screening and the effect of prophylaxis against thromboembolism after spinal surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Spinal Hematomas and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 25, Issue 22, pp. 2962-2967

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200011150-00019

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