Key result
DVT or PE after head and neck cancer surgery linked to ~210% higher in-hospital mortality.
Why the study?
Does DVT/PE increase in-hospital mortality, postoperative complications, length of stay, and costs in patients undergoing head and neck cancer surgery?
Cross-Sectional (n=93,663)
Yes
Does DVT/PE increase in-hospital mortality, postoperative complications, length of stay, and costs in patients undergoing head and neck cancer surgery?
Odds Ratio: 3.1
p-value: p=0.001
DVT/PE is uncommon in head and neck cancer surgery patients but is significantly associated with increased mortality, complications, length of stay, and costs.
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DVT/PE was associated with higher mortality, complications, LOS, and costs after HNCA surgery; leaves open whether prophylaxis alters outcomes in this observational cohort.
Hennessey et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Head and neck cancer (HNCA) surgery (n=93,663). Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolus (PE) vs. No DVT/PE was evaluated on In-hospital mortality (OR 3.1, p=0.001). Deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolus after head and neck cancer surgery was associated with an increased risk of in-hospital mortality (OR 3.1; P=0.001).
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