Abstract | CONTEXT: AIMS: SETTING AND DESIGN: Retrospective chart review of patients undergoing RC from 2004 to 2011 at the University of Wisconsin. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Clinical variables collected for all RC patients. All patients received mechanical prophylaxis, and routine heparin prophylaxis began in 2010. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to evaluate VTE association with known risk factors. RESULTS: A total of 241 patients were identified with median age of 67.1 (interquartile range: 57.8-74.3) years. Body mass index (BMI) was ≥30 in 36.8% of patients. Median blood loss was 950 (600-1500) mL and 157/241 (65.2%) patients received a blood transfusion. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with BMI ≥30 or nonurothelial cancer are at highest risk for postoperative VTE and should be considered for extended heparin prophylaxis.
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Authors | Aaron M Potretzke, Kelvin S Wong, Fangfang Shi, William Christensen, Tracy M Downs, E Jason Abel |
Journal | Urology annals
(Urol Ann)
2015 Jul-Sep
Vol. 7
Issue 3
Pg. 355-60
ISSN: 0974-7796 [Print] India |
PMID | 26229325
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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