Hamostaseologie
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Antithrombotic therapy has recently become more frequent for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the paediatric population. This can be explained by the increased awareness of morbidities and mortalities of VTE in children, as well as the improved survival rate of children with various kinds of serious illnesses. ⋯ This review summarizes the current literature about the antithrombotic treatment for VTE in infants and children. It guides the paediatric medical care provider for making a logical and justifiable decision.