Prevention of venous thromboembolism in body contouring surgery: a national survey of 596 ASPS surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been identified as a major public health issue. Postbariatric body contouring surgery represents a major challenge for VTE prophylaxis due to the presence of multiple risk factors and broad areas of dissection that potentially increase the risk of postoperative bleeding.

Aim

To define current VTE prophylaxis practices among surgeons of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, performing postbariatric body contouring surgery in the United States.

Material and methods

A total of 4081 surveys were sent to registered members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons by e-mail. We received 596 (14.6%) responses.

Results

A total of 596 surgeons returned completed surveys, with 83% of respondents in private practice and

SUBMITTER: Clavijo-Alvarez JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4505806 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature