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Investigates the ability of preoperative D-dimer to predict VTE in spine tumor patients, suggesting its value in treatment planning.
Preoperative D-dimer is a sensitive but non-specific tool for predicting VTE in spine tumor patients. It may be more useful in predicting PE than DVT and may help guide anticoagulation prophylaxis.
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