Journal Reviews

Do ENT surgical patients need VTE prophylaxis?

6 October 2017 | | otolaryngology, thromboembolic, thromboprophylaxis, thrombosis

In the UK, current NICE guidance for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention does not give specific advice about patients undergoing otolaryngology/head and neck surgery (OHNS). This systematic review provides up-to-date information based on available, although limited, evidence about the incidence of...