Journal of Surgery

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Unity-Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal

Publications

• Research Article   
  Incidence and Outcomes of Thromboembolic Events in Plastic Surgery Infirmary Patients
  Author(s): Mendes Alvarenga*, Alexander Almeida and Ricardo Horta
  
  Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major public health concern. To minimize the incidence of perioperative venous thromboembolism, risk assessment and prevention are essential. This study was designed to assess the frequency and result of VTE episodes in a cosmetic surgery facility, as well as to establish if good practices were followed. Recently, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons conducted a thorough survey and meta-study of venous thromboembolism risk delineation, as well as the hazards and advantages of chemoprophylaxis in the plastic surgical treatment population... Read More»
  

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