Adequate timing of thromboembolic prophylaxis in colorectal cancer surgery

Authors

  • Dr. Prabhat Shukla, Dr. Ranjeet Ahirwar, Dr. Abhineet Kumar Jain Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

colorectal cancer, venous thromboembolism, thromboprophylaxis, timing, low molecular weight heparin, postoperative bleeding

Abstract

Background: Patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery are at high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) due to malignancy, surgical trauma, and perioperative immobility. The optimal timing for initiation of pharmacological thromboprophylaxis remains  controversial, particularly regarding balancing thrombotic prevention with bleeding risk. 

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Published

2024-03-15

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2024): volume 15 issue 3 (2024)

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