The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Oct 2018
Multicenter StudyEpidemiology of Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis in Critically Ill Adolescents.
To determine the epidemiology of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in critically ill adolescents, which currently is unclear. ⋯ Our findings highlight the similarities and differences in the epidemiology of DVT between adults and adolescents. They support the conduct and inform the design of a trial of pharmacologic prophylaxis in critically ill adolescents.