ABSTRACT

Definition V enous th rom boem bolism (VT) consists o f tw o clinical entities th a t have the same

pathophysiology, deep venous throm bosis (D V T) and pu lm onary em bolism (PE).

Incidence • T h e incidence o f D V T varies w idely am o n g studies according to type and

severity o f traum a, age, m e th o d o f prophylaxis, and in tensity o f surveillance. O verall, the incidence is approx im ate ly 12% o f trau m a patien ts w ho require adm ission to the hospital.