| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3269116 | HPB | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Contrary to the belief that transient postoperative liver insufficiency is protective, VTE increases with extent of hepatectomy. VTE exceeds major bleeding events and is strongly associated with mortality. These data support routine post-hepatectomy VTE chemoprophylaxis.
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Authors
Ching-Wei D. Tzeng, Matthew H.G. Katz, Jason B. Fleming, Peter W.T. Pisters, Jeffrey E. Lee, Eddie K. Abdalla, Steven A. Curley, Jean-Nicolas Vauthey, Thomas A. Aloia,