Preoperative albumin can predict the risk of postoperative deep venous thrombosis in non-cardiac surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a critical complication of non-cardiac surgery. Hypoalbuminemia reflects both nutritional depletion and inflammation, which may contribute to DVT pathogenesis. In this study, we evaluated preoperative albumin's association with DVT in patients undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery, and identified risk-stratifying thresholds.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted involving 2,026 adult patients (exclude local anesthesia cases) undergoing elective non-cardiac surgeries between December 1, 2023, and December 30, 2024. All patients received standardized postoperative surveillance by bilateral lower limb Doppler ultrasound during hospitalization. The primary exposure was preoperative serum albumin level, the p

SUBMITTER: Zhang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12408617 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature