Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism After Lung Cancer Resection

CONCLUSIONS: Because nonmodifiable risk factors (Black race, interstitial fibrosis, and advanced-stage disease) predominate in postoperative PE and VTE-associated mortality is increased, enhanced perioperative prophylactic measures should be considered in high-risk cohorts.PMID:38295925 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.01.005

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 31, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andrea L Axtell Henning A Gaissert Xiaodong Bao Hugh G Auchincloss Elisa Walsh David C Chang Yolanda L Colson Michael Lanuti Source Type: research