Does VAC increase the risk of venous thromboembolism?

J Wound Care. 2007 May;16(5):211-2. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2007.16.5.27042.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Axillary Vein*
  • Brachiocephalic Veins*
  • Female
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mastectomy
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
  • Suction / adverse effects*
  • Surgical Wound Infection / therapy*
  • Varicose Ulcer / surgery
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control

Substances

  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight