The timing of preoperative prophylactic low-molecular-weight heparin administration in breast reconstruction. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Aug 2013, Vol. 132(2), p.279-84.
Keith, J.N., et al.
http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2013/08000/The_Timing_of_Preoperative_Prophylactic.8.aspx
Venous thromboembolism continues to be problematic despite increased recognition and advancements in venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. Although migration toward preoperative chemoprophylaxis increases, plastic surgeons seem reticent to adopt this practice. This study evaluates preoperative enoxaparin administration in breast reconstruction patients.
