Timing and Risk Factors Associated with Venous Thromboembolism Following Lung Cancer Resection.

CONCLUSIONS: A significant proportion of VTE events occur after hospital discharge. While there is data to suggest that risk for VTE extends beyond this period, few patients are managed with post-discharge prophylaxis. These data suggest that post-discharge prophylaxis should be considered for those at high risk for VTE, particularly for older patients, those who are obese, and following extended or lengthy resections. PMID: 29501644 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 1, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Thomas DC, Arnold BN, Hoag JR, Salazar MC, Boffa DJ, Detterbeck FC, Kim AW, Blasberg JD Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research