Increased Health Care Cost Associated with Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Malignant Glioma

This study represents the first assessment of VTE-associated health care burden specific to primary brain cancer. We confirm that VTE affects a large number of patients with MG (27%) and limits the time spent at home due to increased hospitalizations and emergency room visits. VTE may be a preventable complication and further studies are needed to investigate safe prevention strategies for patients with MG.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Wright, H., Holmes, C. E., Thomas, A. Tags: 901. Health Services Research-Non-Malignant Conditions: Poster II Source Type: research