Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Oct 2008
Multicenter StudyVenous thromboembolism risk and prophylaxis in the acute hospital care setting--results of the ENDORSE study in Poland.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the most common preventable cause of in-hospital death. However, the risk of VTE and prophylaxis practices in Polish hospitals are not known. ⋯ In Polish hospitals more than 40% of patients hospitalized for acute illness are at risk of VTE, but only a small proportion of them receives appropriate prophylaxis. These results call for decisive actions to ensure that at-risk patients receive recommended VTE prophylaxis.
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Actinomycosis is a rare infectious inflammatory disease caused by the bacteria of the Actinomyces species. Infection occurs following damage to the skin or mucous membrane. ⋯ Masses suggestive of an advanced cancer were detected in her pelvis and abdominal cavity. A diagnosis of actinomycosis was made after histopathological examination of the tissue sample.