Extended VTE prophylaxis after colorectal cancer resection: A completed audit cycle

Aim: Extended Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after elective colorectal cancer resection has been shown to reduce the incidence of VTE with no significant increase in bleeding complications. This was introduced into NICE guidelines in 2010. We aimed to audit our local compliance to these guidelines.

Source: International Journal of Surgery - July 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: C. Limb, S.M. Husaini, J. Caswell, N. Obeid, G. Mclachlan, M. McFall Source Type: research