Chemical prophylaxis and venous thromboembolism following elective spinal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
1Rahmani R, 1Eaddy S, 2Stegelmann S, 1Skrobot G, 1Miller R, 1Andreshak T 1Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA; 2Medical City Denton, Denton, TX, USA BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a potentially devastating complication after surgery. Spine surgery is associated with an increased risk of postoperative bleeding, such as spinal […]