Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is rare after bariatric surgery but is the most common cause of mortality. The use of VTE risk-stratification tools and compliance with …
S Miranda, M Talbot, I Gouin-Thibault… - JMV-Journal de …, 2024 - Elsevier
Obesity is an alarming worldwide public health issue and is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 or more. It is considered as a risk factor for first thrombotic event and is …
FA Guzman-Pruneda, A Garcia, RW Crum, T Chen… - Obesity Surgery, 2024 - Springer
Purpose The utility of routine post-discharge VTE prophylaxis after bariatric surgery remains a matter of debate. While inpatient chemical prophylaxis decreases the risk of fatal …
A Esparham, Z Khorgami - The SAGES Manual of Metabolic and Bariatric …, 2024 - Springer
In this chapter book, we explore various facets of venous thromboembolism (VTE), focusing on its significant impact on patients undergoing metabolic bariatric surgery. VTE …
Abstract Background Venous Thromboembolic events (VTE) after Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) result in significant morbidity and are the leading cause of mortality …
TL Kindel - Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 2023 - soard.org
Conclusion Current tools to quantify postoperative VTE risk after LSG and LRYGB for extended prophylaxis decision making are easily implemented by clinicians but …
OBJECTIVE: A lengthier course of thromboprophylaxis may reduce the incidence of thromboembolism problems after bariatric surgery. Fondaparinux may be used to stop blood …