Venous thromboembolism and its prophylaxis in elective total hip arthroplasty: an international perspective.
INTRODUCTION: Patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) are at high risk of developing post-operative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a subsequent pulmonary embolus (PE). Despite best efforts, the best prophylaxis for thromboembolic disease remains controversial. This article aims to update th...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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