Venous thrombosis in the cancer patient

Authors

  • Pieter F Wessels Ampath Laboratories

Keywords:

venous thrombosis, cancer patients

Abstract

This summary was first published in SAJGO in 2012, but due to newer drugs available and the publication of a new guidance paper13 as well as the International Guideline for treatment and prophylaxis of VTE in the cancer patient,2 on request of the publisher, an update is given.

Author Biography

  • Pieter F Wessels, Ampath Laboratories
    Consultant Ampath Laboratories Life Groenkloof Hospital Pretoria; and Part-time Consultant Department of Medical Oncology University of Pretoria; and Member of Advisory Council International Initiative on Thrombosis and Cancer

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Published

2018-05-28

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Guidelines

License

South African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (SAJGO) Copyright is held by South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO). Copyright of the articles is held by the authors. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial Works 4.0 South Africa License (CC BY NC). Material submitted for publication in the SAJGO is accepted provided it has not been published elsewhere. The SAJGO does not hold itself responsible for statements made by the authors. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do no purport to reflect the opinions or views of SASGO or its members.