Why the study?
The 2018 guidelines required an update with more rigorous methodology, a major overhaul of several sections, and the addition of new topics.
Does peri-operative VTE prophylaxis prevent VTE in adult surgical patients?
Population
Adult patients older than 18 years in studies from 2018 until 2022
Design
Clinical practice guideline update based on systematic literature search and two Delphi rounds
Authors
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Informs peri-operative VTE prophylaxis across surgical specialties; extends prior European guidelines via updated evidence synthesis.
Systematic Review
Yes
Does peri-operative VTE prophylaxis prevent VTE in adult surgical patients?
This first update of the European Guidelines provides 112 evidence-based recommendations for peri-operative VTE prophylaxis across multiple surgical specialties.
Romero et al. (2024) conducted a systematic review in Peri-operative venous thromboembolism (VTE). Peri-operative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis was evaluated. The updated European guidelines provide 112 recommendations and clinical practice statements for peri-operative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis based on a review of 16,068 articles.
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