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01-12-2008 | Orthopaedic Surgery

Prophylaxis against thromboembolism in spinal surgery

Authors: D. Raj, R. W. Marshall

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 12/2008

Abstract

Thromboprophylaxis in spinal surgery is a controversial topic. In the current environment of risk management, it seems reasonable to review and critically appraise the risks and benefits of different prophylaxis methods in spinal surgery.

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Title: Prophylaxis against thromboembolism in spinal surgery
Authors: D. Raj
R. W. Marshall
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 12/2008
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-008-0575-0

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