Venous Thromboembolism Secondary to Uterine Fibroids: A Case of Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens and Review of the Literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 364.e5-364.e9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael B. Brewer ◽  
Karen Woo ◽  
Fred A. Weaver
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Uterine Fibroids ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis After Abdominoplasty and Liposuction: A Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 473-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prerna Mittal ◽  
Tobias Heuft ◽  
Dirk F. Richter ◽  
Maria Wiedner
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Vte Prophylaxis

Venous thromboembolism as a complication of uterine fibroids: A retrospective descriptive study

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 732-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Fletcher ◽  
G. Wharfe ◽  
N. P. Williams ◽  
G. Gordon-Strachan ◽  
M. Pedican ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Uterine Fibroids ◽  
Descriptive Study

Management considerations for patients with uterine fibroids and concurrent venous thromboembolism

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janelle K. Moulder ◽  
Matthew T. Siedhoff ◽  
Sara R. Till ◽  
Stephan Moll
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Uterine Fibroids

Combined modalities in the prevention of venous thromboembolism: A review of the literature

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
S K Kakkos ◽  
J A Caprini ◽  
A N Nicolaides ◽  
D Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
Vte Prophylaxis ◽  
Risk Patients ◽  
Elastic Stockings

Objective Despite recent advances in the field of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis and adherence to guideline recommendations, VTE remains a serious problem, especially in high-risk groups. The aim of the present review was to summarize the evidence supporting the use of combined modalities, both physical and pharmacological, in VTE prevention. Methods Using Medline, original studies on the value of combined modalities in VTE prevention were identified. Keywords used for physical methods included elastic stockings and intermittent pneumatic compression, and for pharmacological methods included unfractionated and low molecular weight heparin. Relevant articles from their bibliography were also retrieved. Results Combined pharmacological and physical modalities were more effective than each modality alone in a variety of specialties, including orthopaedic, general and cardiac surgery, as shown by 14 of the 18 randomized or case-control studies retrieved. Mean reduction in VTE incidence was 69% (range 16–100%). Conclusion Combined modalities are more effective than single modalities in VTE prophylaxis. These results endorse their use, especially in high-risk patients, and support this otherwise typical recommendation of the consensus documents on VTE prophylaxis.

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