Variation in the risk of venous thromboembolism following colectomy
Humes DJ., Walker AJ., Blackwell J., Hunt BJ., West J.
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 after surgery.