Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10486298 | Value in Health Regional Issues | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The development of a VTE in patients undergoing MOS results in a 1.5-fold increase in the length of stay and a 1.7-fold increase in 90-day costs. Findings indicate that the avoidance of VTEs through more effective prophylaxis will help to reduce the economic burden associated with MOS.
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Authors
Shinro MD, PhD, Masao MD, PhD, Bruce MA, MPH, Sadafumi MD, PhD, Tokifumi MD, PhD, Hiroshi MD, PhD, Yasuo MD, PhD, Sakae MD, PhD, Hiroshi MD, PhD,