Why the study?
What is the incidence of and risk factors associated with thromboembolic complications and contemporary VTE prophylaxis patterns following colorectal surgery?
Population
16,120 consecutive patients undergoing colorectal surgery between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2011, at…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
up to 90 days after surgery
Authors
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Persistent VTE rates after colorectal surgery despite expanded prophylaxis; leaves open whether risk-stratified or alternative strategies merit prospective evaluation.
What is the incidence of and risk factors associated with thromboembolic complications and contemporary VTE prophylaxis patterns following colorectal surgery?
VTE rates following colorectal surgery remain low and largely unchanged despite significant increases in perioperative and postoperative chemoprophylaxis.
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