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PubMed ID:
22963819
Public Release Type:
Journal
Publication Year: 2012
Affiliation: Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA. gagner.michel@gmail.com
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2012.07.008
Authors:
Wolfe BM,
Gagner M,
Selzer F,
Belle SH,
Bessler M,
Courcoulas AP,
Dakin GF,
Davis D,
Inabnet WB,
Mitchell JE,
Pomp A,
Strain GW,
Pories WJ
Studies:
Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery
Anticoagulation, the use of sequential compression devices on the lower extremities perioperatively, and early ambulation are thought to reduce the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) postoperatively and are recommended to reduce VTE risk. However, the evidence on which this recommendation has been based is not particularly strong. We have demonstrated that even a large, multicenter cohort with carefully collected prospective data is inadequate to provide sufficient evidence to support, or refute, this recommendation.
