Prevention of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients

Abstract

The paper gives an overview of recent investigations dealing with the problem of venous thromboembolic events (VTEEs) in cancer surgery. Particular emphasis is placed on the data related to a search for the most informative laboratory indicators that may serve as predictors for VTEEs. Thrombodynamics assay, a new promising laboratory technique, is also described. Investigations have shown its effectiveness and ease in data interpretation when evaluating the hemostatic system and especially in hypercoagulable states.