Thromboembolic complications among multiple injured patients with pelvic injuries: identifying risk factors for possible patient-tailored prophylaxis

Thromboembolic complications among multiple injured patients with pelvic injuries: identifying risk factors for possible patient-tailored prophylaxis

Abstract Background Patients with pelvic and/or acetabular fractures are at high risk of developing thromboembolic (TE) complications. In our study we investigate TE complications and the potential negative effects of concomitant pelvic or acetabular injuries in multiple injured patients according t...

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Main Authors: Tim Kirchner, Rolf Lefering, Richard Sandkamp, Helge Eberbach, Klaus Schumm, Hagen Schmal, Jörg Bayer, TraumaRegister DGU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Multiple trauma
Thromboembolic event
Injury Severity Score
Pelvic fracture
Acetabular fracture
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00388-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00388-7

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