Venous Thromboembolism in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Epidemiological Review

IBD patients are at an increased risk of sustaining VTEs and may be at an increased risk of VTE-related mortality when compared with non-IBD patients. IBD activity is an independent risk factor for VTE development. Future large prospective studies are required to better assess risk factors, health outcomes, and prevention strategies associated with the development of VTEs in IBD patients.