The early detection of postoperative deep vein thrombosis: An assessment of Doppler ultrasound, physical examination and the temperature chart
- 1 March 1975
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 62 (3) , 182-185
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800620304
Abstract
The results of 12 months' experience in screening for deep vein thrombosis in one surgical unit are presented. A case is made for restricting screening to certain high risk patients. The inadequacies of available methods make reliable prophylaxis preferable.Keywords
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