| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4292616 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Using clinical end points, this study demonstrates the effectiveness of VTE pharmacologic prophylaxis in patients having elective colorectal surgery. Hospitals that used pharmacologic prophylaxis more often had the lowest rates of adverse events.
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Authors
Steve MD, Mark MD, FACS, Rebecca MPH, Scott MD, FACS, Richard MD, FACS, Rick MD, FACS, David R. MD, MPH, FACS, Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program Collaborative Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program Collaborative,