Pulmonary Embolism after Major Abdominal Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology.

Publication: OB/GYN Clinical Alert

Publication Date: 01-MAY-06

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Pulmonary Embolism after Major Abdominal Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology

Abstract & Commentary

By Robert L. Coleman, MD, Associate Professor, University of Texas; M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, is Associate Editor for OB/GYN Clinical Alert.

Dr. Coleman is on the speaker's bureau for GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Ortho Biotech.

Synopsis: Patients with cancer undergoing major abdominal surgery and using pneumatic compression for thromboembolic prophylaxis had 14-fold greater odds of developing a pulmonary embolism compared with patients with benign disease. Randomized studies are needed to determine whether additional prophylactic measures may benefit this high-risk group of patients.

Source: Martino M, et al. Pulmonary Embolism After Major Abdominal...

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