[Prophylactic strategies for perioperative pulmonary embolism: the second report; reevaluation of usefulness of combination of elastic stockings and intermittent pneumatic compression].

Background: The incidence of perioperative pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) has increased in Japan. As the mortality rate of PE is very high, its prophylaxis is important.

Methods: From January 1998 to December 1999 no prophylactic strategies were employed.