Do All Abdominal Neuroendocrine Tumors Require Extended Postoperative VTE Prophylaxis? A NSQIP Analysis

ConclusionRoutine extended VTE prophylaxis after surgery may be necessary in PNETs, but probably unnecessary in other abdominal NETs. However, clinicians should use risk factors identified in this study when considering to forego extended VTE prophylaxis in NET patients.

Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - January 22, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research