PREVENTION OF VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM IN GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) are serious, but highly preventable complications associated with gynecologic surgery. Risk of thromboembolic complications depends on patient characteristics, type and duration of surgery. Beside adequate hydration, according to the risk stratification we recommend thromboprophlaxis with mechanical methods and antithrombotic drugs (usually low molecular weight heparins). In this article current guidelines for effective and safe thromboprophlaxis for gynecological surgery are presented.
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