Venous thromboembolism among Asian populations with localized colorectal cancer undergoing curative resection: is pharmacological thromboprophylaxis required? A systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSION: The benefit of PTP in reducing VTE incidence among Asian patients undergoing curative resection for localized colorectal cancer has not been clearly established. The decision to administer PTP should be evaluated on a case-bycase basis and with consideration of associated bleeding risks.PMID:38752323 | DOI:10.3393/ac.2022.01046.0149

Source: Cancer Control - May 16, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Shih Jia Janice Tan Emile Kwong-Wei Tan Yvonne Ying Ru Ng Rehena Sultana John Carson Allen Isaac Seow-En Ronnie Mathew Aik Yong Chok Source Type: research