Thromboembolic Events Following Splenectomy: Risk Factors, Prevention, Management and Outcomes

Amihai Rottenstreich,Geffen Kleinstern,Galia Spectre,Nael Da’as,Esther Ziv,Yosef Kalish

Thromboembolic Events Following Splenectomy: Risk Factors, Prevention, Management and Outcomes

2018

Amihai Rottenstreich
Geffen Kleinstern
Galia Spectre
Nael Da’as
Esther Ziv
Yosef Kalish

Background Thromboembolic events following splenectomy are not uncommon. However, the role of thromboprophylaxis and risk factors for thrombosis, as well as the clinical course and outcomes, are not well characterized.

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Surgery
Thrombosis
Intensive care medicine
Medical emergency
Splenectomy
Medicine
Vascular surgery
Pulmonary embolism
Deep vein
Thrombocytosis
Abdominal surgery
Cardiac surgery

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