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.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Wall / surgery
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Bandages
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Gastric Bypass / adverse effects
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Hernia, Ventral / etiology
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Hernia, Ventral / surgery
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Humans
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Leg / blood supply
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Lipectomy / adverse effects
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Lipectomy / statistics & numerical data
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Middle Aged
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Plastic Surgery Procedures / adverse effects*
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Plastic Surgery Procedures / statistics & numerical data
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Prevalence
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Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis
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Pulmonary Embolism / epidemiology
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Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
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Pulmonary Embolism / prevention & control*
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Serologic Tests
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Survival Rate
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Thigh / surgery
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Thrombolytic Therapy
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Thrombosis / diagnosis
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Thrombosis / epidemiology
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Thrombosis / etiology
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United States / epidemiology
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Vena Cava Filters