[Prophylaxis of thromboembolic events in surgery. DVT prophylaxis: a comparison of out-patient and hospitalized patients].

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of enoxaparin for preventing thromboembolism after surgery in the out-patient and in-hospital settings.

Materials And Methods: A total of 2,005 out-patient and 1,360 hospitalized patients were included in the study. Prophylaxis was carried out with 20 or 40 mg enoxaparin and follow-up examination after 4-6 weeks.