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DVT and surgery - what are the risks?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where blood clots are formed in the deep veins, usually in the leg. DVT can be treated with medical means such as anticoagulation, but other surgical procedures can be involved as well. In this video, Dr Jessie Shea explains the risks of DVT surgery, and measures that can be taken to reduce the risks.
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Many operations are at risk for a DVT, particularly in the hip, lower tummy and leg. There are a number of things we can do to reduce your risk of developing a DVT. You may be given blood thinning injections in your tummy just before an operation. This is called prophylaxis. You may be given some newer tablet formations of anticoagulation as well to reduce your risk of developing a blood clot after surgery, particularly in orthopaedic operations on your hip and knee. Sometimes we put inflatable sleeves on patients' legs during operations to compress the legs when operations are going on for a long time. You also may be given compression stockings to wear during hospital stay. It's also now common practice to get you up and moving as soon as possible after an operation has happened.
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