Deep venous thrombosis and neoplastic pathology: our experience in emergencies

• Published in: Il Giornale di chirurgia Vol. 19; no. 6-7; p. 293
• Main Authors: Schillaci, F, Stagnitti, F, Iurato, C, Mongardini, M, Dall'olio, D, Salvi, P F, Cazzaniga, M, Bresadola, L, Schultze, W, Natalini, E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Italian
• Published: Italy 01.06.1998
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breast Neoplasms - complications; Colonic Neoplasms - complications; Emergencies; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasms - complications; Polyps - complications; Pulmonary Embolism - prevention & control; Rectal Neoplasms - complications; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Stomach Neoplasms - complications; Thrombophlebitis - complications; Thrombophlebitis - etiology

Deep vein thrombosis incidence is 1/1000 per year; it is associated with many risk factors which is considered as "thrombophilic states". Its pathogenesis is complex, caused by alterations of hemostasis system. Many studies have established the relation between cancer and subsequent venous...