Predicting Risk for Venous Thromboembolism With Bariatric Surgery

2012169 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jonathan F. Finks · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Wayne J. English · Marquette General Hospital

Arthur M. Carlin · Henry Ford Hospital

Kevin R. Krause · Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak

David Share · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Mousumi Banerjee · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

John D. Birkmeyer

Abstract

In this population-based study, overall VTE rates were low among patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The use of an empirically based risk calculator will allow for the development of a risk-stratified approach to VTE prophylaxis.

Topics & Keywords

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Body Contouring and Surgery Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 255, Issue 6, pp. 1100-1104

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e31825659d4

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