Why the study?
What are the evidence-based risk factors for postoperative deep vein thrombosis?
Population
Postoperative patients (including orthopaedic and general surgery)
Comparison
Presence of suggested risk factors for deep vein… vs Absence of these risk factors
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports incorporating these factors into postoperative DVT risk stratification; confirms prior associations while refuting others.
What are the evidence-based risk factors for postoperative deep vein thrombosis?
This meta-analysis identifies evidence-based risk factors for postoperative DVT, which can be incorporated into decision support systems to guide appropriate thromboprophylaxis.
Edmonds et al. (2004) studied this question.
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