Variation in the risk of venous thromboembolism following colectomy
Background: Guidelines recommend extended thromboprophylaxis following colectomy for malignant disease, but not for non-malignant disease. The aim of this study was to determine absolute and relative rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following colectomy by indication, admission type and time aft...
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| Language: | English |
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John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
2015
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/38809/ http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/38809/ http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/38809/ http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/38809/1/BJS_mar_2016.pdf |