ASMBS updated position statement on prophylactic measures to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism in bariatric surgery patients

Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2013 Jul-Aug;9(4):493-7. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2013.03.006. Epub 2013 Apr 15.

Author

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Issues Committee¹

Affiliation

¹ Cleveland Clinic, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, M61, Cleveland, OH 44194, USA. brethas@ccf.org

PMID: 23769113
DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2013.03.006

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MeSH terms

Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
Bariatric Surgery / adverse effects*
Heparin / therapeutic use
Humans
Obesity / surgery
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Risk Factors
Standard of Care
Stockings, Compression
Vena Cava Filters
Venous Thromboembolism / prevention & control*

Substances

Anticoagulants
Heparin