Recommendations to Balance Benefits and Risks Of Thromboprophylaxis and to Avoid Central Venous-access Devices During First-line Chemotherapy in Men with Metastatic Germ Cell Tumors: The European Association Of Urology Testicular Cancer Panel Position in 2021

Men with metastatic germ cell tumors undergoing chemotherapy are at high risk of venous thromboembolic events and low risk of bleeding. A central venous-access device should be avoided whenever possible. Thromboprophylaxis may be prescribed after balancing the risks and benefits for each individual patient.