Venous thrombosis in the patient with cancer

Wessels, Pieter Frederik

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Venous thrombosis in the patient with cancer

Wessels, Pieter Frederik

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/20582

Date: 2012

Abstract:

The relationship between cancer and thrombosis has been known for many years. Thrombotic risk is increased in the patient with cancer, and the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism at the time that a malignancy presents influences patient outcome. Risk evaluation, prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism are practical issues that face doctors who are dealing with these patients.

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