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ABSTRACT Uterine leiomyomas, commonly known as fibroids, are the most prevalent pelvic tumors in females, affecting 20%–30% of women of reproductive age. However, large pedunculated subserosal leiomyomas presenting during early pregnancy are uncommon and may mimic adnexal or intra‐abdominal malignancies, posing diagnostic and management challenges ...
John Lugata +6 more
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Major surgery is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), thus the application of mechanical or pharmacologic prophylaxis is recommended.
Francesco Paciullo +31 more
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Evaluation of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in a high complexity hospital [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at assessing the adequacy of thromboprophylaxis in a high complexity hospital in Vitória - ES, analysing the possible predictors of inadequate prescriptions and/or procedures.
Carneiro, João Luiz De Aquino +2 more
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Abstract Purpose Functional knee positioning (FKPos) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) optimises outcomes by balancing individual anatomical and soft tissue characteristics. Managing marked varus deformity presents challenges in achieving balance when tibial alignment is restricted to 3° of varus, necessitating either medial soft tissue release or ...
Christos Koutserimpas +6 more
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Variations in Perioperative Thromboprophylaxis Practices: Do the Guidelines Need a Closer Look?
Background: In 2022, the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) published joint guidelines regarding the timing, duration, and choice of agent for perioperative venous thromboembolism ...
Russell Seth Martins, MD +6 more
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Preventing postsurgical venous thromboembolism: pharmacological approaches [PDF]
The use of antithrombotic drugs for the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing surgery is presently based on solid principles and high-level scientific evidence.
Cerbone AM +4 more
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Abstract Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the success rate of a standardised protocol for managing persistent wound drainage following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A prospective observational study was conducted at four institutions between January and June 2022 across primary and revision TKAs.
Filippo Leggieri +8 more
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Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Among Ambulatory Cancer Patients: Demographic Study and Doctor's Adherence to Guidelines [PDF]
Background: Cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) is the second cause of death for cancer patients. National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines recommend assessing CAT risk for all ambulatory cancer patients by Khorana score and prescribing ...
Marwa Tariq, Ehab Mikhael
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Simple measures can improve care in our hospitals : an audit of venous thromboembolism practice [PDF]
: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious but preventable complication of hospitalisation. Doctors still sometimes fail to adhere to them, thus putting patients at risk and incurring considerable expense for the national health service.
Azzopardi, Stephanie +3 more
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Thromboprophylaxis only during hospitalisation in fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty, a prospective cohort study [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: International guidelines recommend thrombosis prophylaxis after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for up to 35 days.
Hansen, Lars T +8 more
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