Is it necessary to prevent venous thrombosis after resection of hepatocellular carcinoma?

A research team from Italy assessed the possible effect of different prophylactic strategies in the prevention of venous thrombosis in a large series of cirrhotic patients who underwent hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma. They suggest that prophylaxis is safe in cirrhotic patients without esophageal varices; the real need for prophylaxis should be better assessed.

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