THROMBO–EMBOLIC PHENOMENA IN THE PUERPERIUM: A RETROSPECTIVE SURVEY: Division of Maternal and Perinatal Studies, Department of Health, New South Wales

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Medical Journal of AustraliaVolume 1, Issue 13 p. 628-630 Original Article THROMBO–EMBOLIC PHENOMENA IN THE PUERPERIUM: A RETROSPECTIVE SURVEY: Division of Maternal and Perinatal Studies, Department of Health, New South Wales1 First published: 01 March 1972 https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1972.tb46974.xCitations: 2 1 Address for reprints: Dr M. Grattan-Smith, Director, Division of Maternal and Perinatal Studies, Department of Health, P.O. Box 31, George Street North, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract A retrospective survey of the incidence of thrombo–embolic phenomena in the puerperium was carried out at four major obstetric units. In addition, one hospital supplied figures relating to patients who had gynæcological operations and another hospital supplied figures for patients who had surgical procedures. The results showed marked variation, which was also a feature of the results of similar surveys carried out abroad. Diagnosis by the use of radioactive fibrinogen and phlebography indicated an incidence six to 10 times higher than that obtained by clinical diagnosis. Because of this, a prospective survey was abandoned until more accurate methods of diagnosis are generally available. Citing Literature Volume1, Issue13March 1972Pages 628-630 RelatedInformation