Time trends in the incidence rates of venous thromboembolism following colorectal resection by indication and operative technique.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

It is important for patient safety to assess if international changes in perioperative care, such as the focus on venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention and minimally invasive surgery, have reduced the high post colectomy VTE risks previously reported. This study assesses the impact of changes in perioperative care on VTE risk following colorectal resection.

Method

This was a population-based cohort study of colectomy patients in England between 2000 and 2019 using a national database of linked primary (Clinical Practice Research Datalink) and secondary (Hospital Episode Statistics) care data. Within 30 days following colectomy, absolute VTE rates per 1000 person-years and adjusted incidence rate ratios (aIRRs) using Poisson regression for the per year change in VTE ris

SUBMITTER: Lewis-Lloyd CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9796069 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature