Systematic screening for occult cancer in elderly patients with venous thromboembolism: a prospective study

Background:  Cancer is an established risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and the incidence of cancer increases in the elderly. The benefit of screening for occult cancers in this population is still not clear. Aim:  To evaluate a systematic screening programme for cancer in elderly patient...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Internal medicine journal 2011-11, Vol.41 (11), p.769-775
Hauptverfasser:	Rieu, V., Chanier, S., Philippe, P., Ruivard, M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over cancer Early Detection of Cancer - methods elderly Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Neoplasms - diagnosis Neoplasms - epidemiology Prospective Studies venous thromboembolism Venous Thromboembolism - epidemiology
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