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Published in: Clinical and Translational Oncology 12/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Clinical Guides in Oncology

Clinical guide SEOM on venous thromboembolism in cancer patients

Authors: A. J. Muñoz Martín, C. Font Puig, L. M. Navarro Martín, P. Borrega García, M. Martín Jiménez

Published in: Clinical and Translational Oncology | Issue 12/2014

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Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common event in cancer patients and one of the major causes of cancer-associated mortality and a leading cause of morbidity. In recent years, the incidence rates of VTE have notably increased; however, VTE is still commonly underestimated by oncologists. VTE is considered an adverse prognostic factor in cancer patients in all settings. In 2011 the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM) first published a clinical guideline of prophylaxis and treatment of VTE in cancer patients. In an effort to incorporate evidence obtained since the original publication, SEOM presents an update of the guideline for thrombosis and cancer in order to improve the prevention and management of VTE.
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Metadata
Title
Clinical guide SEOM on venous thromboembolism in cancer patients
Authors
A. J. Muñoz Martín
C. Font Puig
L. M. Navarro Martín
P. Borrega García
M. Martín Jiménez
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Clinical and Translational Oncology / Issue 12/2014
Print ISSN: 1699-048X
Electronic ISSN: 1699-3055
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-014-1238-y

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