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- See:
       - DVT  Discussion
       - Pulmonary Embolism
       - References
       - Role of Dextran in Hip Frx
       - Role of Heparin in Hip Frx

- Discussion:
    - Choice of Anesthesia:
         - in elective hip surgery there is 3 fold decrease in thromboembolic complications from the use of regional anesthesia and graded 
               compression stockings;
              - Prevention of thromboembolism following elective hip surgery. The value of regional anesthesia and graded compression stockings 

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Prevention of thromboembolism following elective hip surgery. The value of regional anesthesia and graded compression stockings.

The thromboprophylactic effect of a low-molecular-weight heparin (Fragmin) in hip fracture surgery. A placebo-controlled study.

A prospective double-blind trial of a low molecular weight heparin once daily compared with conventional low-dose heparin three times daily to prevent pulmonary embolism and venous thrombosis in patients with hip fracture.

Low-dose heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in total hip arthroplasty and surgical repair of hip fractures.

Autopsy-verified major pulmonary embolism after hip fracture.