Key result
Colorectal surgery links to a ~2% postoperative VTE risk, highlighting the need for prophylaxis.
Why the study?
Colorectal surgery carries a high risk of perioperative venous thromboembolism, particularly after colorectal cancer resection and surgery for inflammatory bowel disease, requiring appropriate risk stratification and prophylaxis.
Population
Patients undergoing colorectal surgery, particularly colorectal cancer resection and surgery for…
Design
Review
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Elevated VTE risk after colorectal cancer/IBD surgery warrants prophylaxis; leaves open optimal regimens and duration.
Colorectal surgery carries a significant risk of postoperative VTE (1.1%-2.5%), necessitating appropriate risk stratification and guideline-directed prophylaxis.
Emoto et al. (2019) conducted a review in Venous thromboembolism in colorectal surgery. VTE prophylaxis was evaluated. Colorectal surgery is associated with a 1.1%-2.5% incidence of postoperative venous thromboembolism, highlighting the need for appropriate risk stratification and prophylaxis.
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