..., clinical stage (CS), chemotherapy, use of a central venous access device (CVA). Data analysis involved descriptive statistical methods with multivariable analysis to identify independent risk factors. Results: Twenty-three TEEs (7.3%) were observed, 18 deep vein thromboses, 4 pulmonary embolisms, and 1...

.... Testicular tumor Chemotherapy Cisplatin Thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Lugano stage Khorana score Testicular germ cell tumors represent 1% of male neoplasms and their incidence has been increasing during the last decades, especially in industrialized countries [ 1,2 ]. Since the introduction...

... of pulmonary embolism, and to ascertain whether any relationship existed between this incidence and estrogen treatment. Reports of autopsies and clinical records of patients with prostatic cancer in all stages who died at the Malmö General Hospital from 1973 to 1982 were individually reviewed. The incidence...

... showed a high comfort and tolerability profile. The use of combined modalities for VTE prophylaxis is justified in patients at very high risk of VTE, such as those undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy. Intermittent pneumatic compression Deep venous thrombosis Pulmonary embolism...

...Octavio A. Castillo; Manuel Diaz; Gonzalo J. Vitagliano; Esteban Metrebian Spermatic vein thrombosis is a particularly rare entity which can be difficult to diagnose. Pulmonary embolism associated with spermatic vein thrombosis is rarely seen. We report the diagnosis and management of a case at our...