| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5708841 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The results suggest that serum d-dimer is an ineffective screening test for the diagnosis of symptomatic DVT in the acute postoperative period. The authors propose that extravascular fibrinolysis, a process essential for wound healing, has a crucial role in the prolonged elevation of serum d-dimer in the postoperative period.
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Authors
Thomas J. AB, Stephen M. MD, William K. BS, Michael A. BS, Gregory G. MD, Jonathan G. MD, PhD,