Postoperative bleeding after complex abdominal wall reconstruction: A post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Abdominal wall reconstruction requires extensive dissection of the abdominal wall, exposure of the retroperitoneum, and aggressive chemoprophylaxis to reduce the risk of thromboembolic complications. The need for early anticoagulation puts patients at risk for bleeding. We aimed to quantify postoperative blood loss, incidence of transfusion and reoperation, and associated risk factors in patients undergoing complex abdominal wall reconstruction.

Source: Surgery - April 19, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Vyacheslav Lenkov, Lucas R.A. Beffa, Benjamin T. Miller, Sara M. Maskal, Ryan C. Ellis, Chao Tu, David M. Krpata, Michael J. Rosen, Ajita S. Prabhu, Clayton C. Petro Source Type: research