Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for patients undergoing breast operations

The incidence of VTE is lower after breast surgery than that seen following abdominal or lower limb surgery. The American Society of Breast Surgeons have produced well referenced recommendations on VTE prophylaxis for breast patients. ABS finds this document a useful tool that members could consider during discussions with their own hospital trust when formulating local VTE prophylaxis regimes.

Classifications: Breast & Oncoplastic Surgery

Keywords: VTE