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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2021-12-01
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Series: | Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open |
Online Access: | https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000687.full |