Deep vein thrombosis screening in pediatric orthopedic patients

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an important clinical condition that leads to subsequent morbidity and mortality in children, particularly those who involved operative procedures. The preoperative assessment for DVT in children may vary among different population risk factors and types of surgery. Thi...

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Published in:Frontiers in surgery 2023-04, Vol.10, p.1041578-1041578
Main Authors: Tongta, Saowalak, Angsnuntsukh, Chanika, Saisongcroh, Tanyawat, Woratanarat, Thira, Tangsopa, Yaowaret, Woratanarat, Patarawan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Caprini score
D-dimer
Doppler ultrasound
sensitivity
Surgery
Wells score
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Summary:Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an important clinical condition that leads to subsequent morbidity and mortality in children, particularly those who involved operative procedures. The preoperative assessment for DVT in children may vary among different population risk factors and types of surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the screening methods for DVT in pediatric orthopedic patients. We performed a retrospective cohort study of orthopedic patients aged
ISSN:2296-875X
2296-875X
DOI:10.3389/fsurg.2023.1041578