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Erschienen in: Annals of Surgical Oncology 12/2008

01.12.2008 | Other

Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients Undergoing Major Surgery

verfasst von: Nicolas H. Osborne, MD, Thomas W. Wakefield, MD, Peter K. Henke, MD

Erschienen in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Ausgabe 12/2008

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Abstract

Background

Cancer patients undergoing major abdominal or pelvic surgery are at considerable risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The genesis of thromboses in malignancy is complicated, and reflects the interaction and derangement of multiple molecular pathways. Furthermore, the nature and location of the cancer, as well as the type surgery involved, are thought to affect the level of VTE risk. These considerations may therefore affect treatment decisions.

Methods

We performed multiple Medline searches with terms including but not limited to VTE, cancer, surgery, abdominal, colorectal, unfractionated heparin (UFH), and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) to identify reviews, meta-analyses, nonrandomized and randomized controlled trials, and clinical guidelines relating to management of VTE in patients with abdominal cancer.

Results

VTE incidence in patients with malignancy varied according to cancer type, location, stage of progression, and the use of catheters and/or chemotherapy. Thromboprophylaxis with UFH or LMWH reduces the risk of developing VTE in these patients. However, LMWHs have a favorable risk-benefit profile over UFH and extending the duration prophylaxis may improve outcomes.

Conclusion

A number of recommendations can be made for the prevention of VTE in patients undergoing abdominal or pelvic surgery for cancer: (1) risk-stratify all patients according to defined evidence-based guidelines; (2) for most abdominal surgical oncology patients at risk, use of both an anticoagulant and mechanical means are indicated and beneficial; and (3) consider extended-duration prophylaxis (up to 28 days) in those patients with major abdominal/pelvic operations and impaired mobility, preferably with LMWH.
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Metadaten
Titel
Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
verfasst von
Nicolas H. Osborne, MD
Thomas W. Wakefield, MD
Peter K. Henke, MD
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2008
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Annals of Surgical Oncology / Ausgabe 12/2008
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-008-0151-4

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S3-Leitlinie „Diagnostik und Therapie des Karpaltunnelsyndroms“

Karpaltunnelsyndrom BDC Leitlinien Webinare
CME: 2 Punkte

Das Karpaltunnelsyndrom ist die häufigste Kompressionsneuropathie peripherer Nerven. Obwohl die Anamnese mit dem nächtlichen Einschlafen der Hand (Brachialgia parästhetica nocturna) sehr typisch ist, ist eine klinisch-neurologische Untersuchung und Elektroneurografie in manchen Fällen auch eine Neurosonografie erforderlich. Im Anfangsstadium sind konservative Maßnahmen (Handgelenksschiene, Ergotherapie) empfehlenswert. Bei nicht Ansprechen der konservativen Therapie oder Auftreten von neurologischen Ausfällen ist eine Dekompression des N. medianus am Karpaltunnel indiziert.

Prof. Dr. med. Gregor Antoniadis
Berufsverband der Deutschen Chirurgie e.V.

S2e-Leitlinie „Distale Radiusfraktur“

Radiusfraktur BDC Leitlinien Webinare
CME: 2 Punkte

Das Webinar beschäftigt sich mit Fragen und Antworten zu Diagnostik und Klassifikation sowie Möglichkeiten des Ausschlusses von Zusatzverletzungen. Die Referenten erläutern, welche Frakturen konservativ behandelt werden können und wie. Das Webinar beantwortet die Frage nach aktuellen operativen Therapiekonzepten: Welcher Zugang, welches Osteosynthesematerial? Auf was muss bei der Nachbehandlung der distalen Radiusfraktur geachtet werden?

PD Dr. med. Oliver Pieske
Dr. med. Benjamin Meyknecht
Berufsverband der Deutschen Chirurgie e.V.

S1-Leitlinie „Empfehlungen zur Therapie der akuten Appendizitis bei Erwachsenen“

Appendizitis BDC Leitlinien Webinare
CME: 2 Punkte

Inhalte des Webinars zur S1-Leitlinie „Empfehlungen zur Therapie der akuten Appendizitis bei Erwachsenen“ sind die Darstellung des Projektes und des Erstellungswegs zur S1-Leitlinie, die Erläuterung der klinischen Relevanz der Klassifikation EAES 2015, die wissenschaftliche Begründung der wichtigsten Empfehlungen und die Darstellung stadiengerechter Therapieoptionen.

Dr. med. Mihailo Andric
Berufsverband der Deutschen Chirurgie e.V.