[Hemostatic problems in surgery].

Maria Grazia Lo Schiavo; Agata Tonante; Claudio D'Alia; Loretta Bonanno; Ettore Gagliano; Filippo Taranto; Giovanni Sturniolo

PubMed · 17190282

[Hemostatic problems in surgery].

Maria Grazia Lo Schiavo·Agata Tonante·Claudio D'Alia·Loretta Bonanno·Ettore Gagliano·Filippo Taranto·Giovanni Sturniolo

Abstract

In this study the authors analyse hemostatic problems in surgery, with particular reference to the perioperative management of the patient. They examine the numerous factors giving rise to hemorrhagic and thrombotic complications, namely, the hemostatic technique adopted, the use of drainages, patient risk factors, pharmacological prophylaxis, etc. Prevention of bleeding, however, depends essentially on adequate preparation of the patient at surgery and on the surgeon's skill and experience.

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Blood Coagulation Disorders Blood Coagulation Tests Hemostasis Humans Intraoperative Complications Postoperative Complications Preoperative Care Risk Assessment Risk Factors Surgical Procedures, Operative Thromboembolism English Abstract Journal Article Review

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Maria Grazia Lo Schiavo, Agata Tonante, Claudio D'Alia, Loretta Bonanno, Ettore Gagliano, Filippo Taranto, Giovanni Sturniolo. [Hemostatic problems in surgery].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17190282/

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