The optimal prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing
neurosurgical procedures remains controversial. Over the years the subject has motivated …

Neurosurgical patients are at high risk of venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary
embolism (PE) but are poor candidates for antithrombotic drugs for fear of intracranial …

Background The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VT) in neurosurgical practice is
astonishingly high, representing a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Prophylaxis …

OBJECTIVE The term “venous thromboembolism”(VTE) subsumes deep venous thrombosis
(DVT) and pulmonary embolism. The incidence of DVT after craniotomy was reported to be …

Background In neurosurgical patients, the risk of developing venous thromboembolism
(VTE) is high due to the relatively long duration of surgical interventions, usually long …

Whether intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) is a more effective form of
thromboprophylaxis than anticoagulants in individuals undergoing neurosurgery remains …

Most patients undergoing neurosurgery are considered at increased risk for venous
thromboembolism (VTE). Several studies have demonstrate that intracranial surgery …

Objective The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains high despite the use of
low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and compression stocking (CS). We aimed to …

Although there are numerous publications addressing venous thromboembolism and its
prevention in neurosurgery, there are relatively few high-quality studies to guide decisions …

Background Compression stockings are recommended for prophylaxis against venous
thromboembolism in patients undergoing neurosurgery, but anticoagulant agents have not …