Detailed Analysis of Venous Thromboembolism within 180 days of Bariatric Surgery: A 6-Year Retrospective Single Center Review

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including pulmonary embolism, is a rare but burdensome complication of bariatric surgery. We identified and analyzed all VTE occurrences in our patient population.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - November 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Beata Lobel, Andrea Stone, Richard Seip, Ilene Staff, Darren Tishler, Pavlos K Papasavas Source Type: research