Thromboembolic complications in day case surgery
Ahonen, J.
Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja 125(5): 514-520
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-7183 PMID: 19385340 Document Number: 636038
Prevention of venous thrombosis in surgical hospital patients hasgained attention due to the fact that in spite of therapy, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism can cause long-term impediment and even mortality. In day case surgery, the threat of venous thrombosis has been considered low and few studies on the subject are available. On the other hand, increasingly diseased and aged patients are operated on day case surgery basis and more demanding procedures are performed for patients being discharged from the hospital during the same day. In addition, more information is constantly obtained concerning the significance of risk factors.