Is VTE Prophylaxis Necessary on Discharge for Patients Undergoing Adrenalectomy for Cushing Syndrome?

Bruna BabicAmory De RouletAnita VolpeNaris Nilubol

Published in: Journal of the Endocrine Society (2018)

The prevalence of postoperative VTE was increased in patients undergoing adrenalectomy for CS. In patients with CS undergoing adrenalectomy, VTE prophylaxis for 28 days should be considered upon discharge.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
venous thromboembolism
risk factors