Journal of anesthesia, analgesia and critical care
Platelet count, fibrinogen and ROTEM® parameters predict deep vein thrombosis in elderly patients with femoral fracture.
Lara Gianesello, Alessio Caccioppola, Andrea Meli, Rossella Marcucci, Anna Maria Gori, Matteo Innocenti, Roberto Civinini, Stefano Romagnoli, Giacomo Grasselli, Mauro Panigada
Published: 202610.1186/s44158-026-00344-4
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a frequent complication in elderly patients undergoing surgery for proximal femoral fractures. Identifying early coagulation and viscoelastic changes may help to personalize thromboprophylaxis strategies. Thi…
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