Evaluation of Adherence to Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Guidelines Among US Adults After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Lauren M. Perry, Sarah B. Bateni, Ryan P. Merkow, Robert J. Canter, Richard J. Bold, Julie Hallet, Sepideh Gholami
Abstract
This cohort study evaluates postoperative adherence to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis guidelines among US adults with pancreatic cancer using a national population sample drawn from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results–Medicare data.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineVenous thromboembolismPancreatic cancerSurgeryCancerCancer surgeryGeneral surgeryIntensive care medicineInternal medicineThrombosisVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementCentral Venous Catheters and HemodialysisVascular Procedures and Complications