Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID	40381
Country	Greece

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Facing the challenge of venous thromboembolism prevention in patients undergoing major abdominal surgical procedures for gastrointestinal cancer
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Aikaterini Mastoraki, Sotiria Mastoraki, Dimitrios Schizas, Raphael Patras, Nikolaos Krinos, Ioannis S Papanikolaou, Andreas Lazaris, Theodore Liakakos and Nikolaos Arkadopoulos
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Aikaterini Mastoraki, MD, PhD, Academic Research, Doctor, Lecturer, Surgeon, 4th Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, 1 Rimini Street, Chaidari, Athens 12462, Greece. dr_kamast@yahoo.gr
Key Words	Deep vein thrombosis; Pulmonary embolism; Gastro-intestinal cancer; Thromboprophylaxis; Venous thromboembolism
Core Tip	Venous thromboembolism (VTE) refers to a hypercoagulable state that remains an important and preventable factor in the surgical treatment of mali­gnancies. The incidence of VTE after major interventions for gastro-intestinal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic neo­plastic disorders is as high as 25% without prophylaxis. Prophylactic use of classic or low-molecular-weight hepa­rin, anti-Xa factors, antithrombotic stocking, intermittent pneumatic compression devices and early mobilization have been described. The aim of this review is to evaluate the results of the current practice of VTE prevention in cancer patients undergoing major abdominal surgical op­erations, with attention to adequately elucidated guide­lines and widely accepted protocols.
Citation	Mastoraki A, Mastoraki S, Schizas D, Patras R, Krinos N, Papanikolaou IS, Lazaris A, Liakakos T, Arkadopoulos N. Facing the challenge of venous thromboembolism prevention in patients undergoing major abdominal surgical procedures for gastrointes­tinal cancer. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2018; 10(10): 328-335

Received	2018-06-20 07:45
Peer-Review Started	2018-06-21 00:14
To Make the First Decision	2018-07-19 07:47
Return for Revision	2018-07-23 06:33
Revised	2018-08-22 07:50
Second Decision	2018-08-28 10:30
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2018-08-28 15:46
Articles in Press	2018-08-28 15:46
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2018-09-05 17:32
Typeset the Manuscript	2018-10-12 04:03

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