Optimal Timing of Perioperative Chemical Thromboprophylaxis in Elective Major Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Christopher KlonisHamza AshrafCarlos S CabalagDarren J WongSean G StevensDavid S Liu

Published in: Annals of surgery (2022)

Our findings advocate for initiating chemoprophylaxis postoperatively in elective abdominal surgery to minimize bleeding risk without compromising VTE protection.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
venous thromboembolism
direct oral anticoagulants
cardiac surgery
atrial fibrillation
acute kidney injury