Abstract
Thromboembolism is a dreaded complication of surgery in multiple disciplines, including plastic surgery, and deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolus cause significant morbidity, even death. This article provides methods for understanding and preventing deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolus in plastic surgery.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 20e-30e |
Journal | Plastic and reconstructive surgery |
Volume | 115 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Feb 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery