Venous thromboembolism in cervical cancer

Lancet Oncol. 2008 Jan;9(1):54-60. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(07)70409-6.

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is common in malignant disease and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Recently, VTE has received increased attention as a result of the use of newer drugs, such as erythropoietin-stimulating agents or antiangiogenic drugs, which increase the risk of this condition. Several reviews have been published on VTE in cancer, but none have specifically focused on cervical cancer. In this review, we focus on the incidence of VTE, patient, tumour, and treatment-related risk factors for VTE, and treatment and prevention of VTE in the setting of cervical cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms* / complications
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Venous Thromboembolism* / etiology
  • Venous Thromboembolism* / mortality
  • Venous Thromboembolism* / prevention & control