Venous ligation versus venous repair: does the procedure impact venous thromboembolism risk?

Background Traumatic lower extremity venous injuries are most commonly managed with either a vein ligation or repair procedure. Venous injuries are associated with an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolisms (VTE), but little is understood with regard to how specific surgical treatments...

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Main Authors: Deborah M Stein, M Margaret Knudson, Michael Steven Farrell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-12-01
Series:Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
Online Access:https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000687.full