High rates of venous thromboembolism among deliveries complicated by cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk is increased independently by both cancer and pregnancy.

Objectives

To estimate VTE risk in the postpartum period among patients delivering with a cancer diagnosis, stratified by cancer type and delivery route.

Methods

We performed a retrospective cohort study utilizing the large, all-payer Nationwide Readmissions Database from October 2015 through December 2020. We identified delivery hospitalizations, cancer diagnoses, and VTE using patient demographics and diagnosis codes. The primary outcome was VTE incidence at 42 and 330 days from delivery admission date, comparing patients with and without cancer diagnoses. A secondary analysis included VTE risk stratified by cancer diagnosis and delivery route. Outcomes were compare

SUBMITTER: Cate JJM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10560586 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature