Incidence and risk factors of preoperative venous thromboembolism in patients with malignant musculoskeletal tumors: an analysis based on D-dimer screening and imaging
Abstract:Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major complication in patients with malignant tumors and orthopedic disorders. Although it is known that patients undergoing surgery for orthopedic oncology are at an increased risk of thromboembolic events, only few studies have investigated this risk in detail. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors for preoperative VTE in orthopedic oncology patients.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 270 patien… Show more
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