Incidence and risk factors associated with 30-day post-operative venous thromboembolism: a NSQIP-pediatric analysis

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a rare event in children, but can cause significant morbidity and mortality. The majority of research on pediatric VTE has been in the trauma and critical care populations. The incidence of VTE after surgery in children is not well-established.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - May 7, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jennifer J. Ahn, Paul A. Merguerian, Margarett Shnorhavorian Source Type: research