Risk of Venous Thromboembolism for Patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Undergoing Preoperative Chemotherapy Followed by Surgical Resection.

Venous thromboembolism during neoadjuvant therapy and the subsequent perioperative period is common and has a significant impact on outcome. Further study into novel thromboprophylaxis measures or protocols during neoadjuvant treatment and the perioperative period is warranted.