Risk stratified venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in bariatric patients using a Caprini assessment: practice patterns and opportunities for improvement

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is rare after bariatric surgery but is the most common cause of mortality. The use of VTE risk-stratification tools and compliance with practice guidelines remain unclear.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research