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Venous Thromboembolism After Oeosphagectomy—chemical Thromboprophylaxis Might Not Be Necessary in All Asian Population

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Retrospective review shows the VTE rate is 3.68% in patients after oesophagectomy, suggesting chemoprophylaxis may not be necessary for all.

VTE occurred in 3.68% of patients undergoing oesophagectomy, indicating a need for personalized care strategies.
Notably, operations lasting over 10 hours had a VTE rate of 12%, emphasizing surgery duration as a risk factor.
Statistical analysis revealed no significant VTE association with sex, age, or smoking status, complicating standard prophylaxis approaches.
The findings support a shift away from routine chemoprophylaxis in all patients, advocating for individualized treatment plans.

Lam et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Retrospective review shows the VTE rate is 3.68% in patients after oesophagectomy, suggesting chemoprophylaxis may not be necessary for all.