SynthesisInternational journal of colorectal disease2019
The prevalence of venous thromboembolism in rectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis of incidence, prognosis, and laboratory indicators of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019.Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders · 2021Pooled it
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- Comparison of and risk factors for early and late pulmonary embolism in patients after major cancer surgery.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Role of Post-discharge Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis after Colorectal Surgery.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2026Review
- Guidance on the Surgical Management of Rectal Cancer: An Umbrella Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Preliminary comparative study of lower extremity pressure measurements under the conditions using former models and new lithotomy stirrups in rectal cancer surgery.World journal of surgical oncology · 2024Article
- Time trends in the incidence rates of venous thromboembolism following colorectal resection by indication and operative technique.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeVenous thromboembolism (VTE) following rectal surgery is a significant and preventable cause of morbidity and mortality, yet the true prevalence is not well established. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the available literature and determined its prevalence following rectal surgery.
methodsA systematic review assessed the prevalence of VTE following rectal surgery. In addition, we evaluated whether subgroups (open vs. minimally invasive or benign vs. malignant resections) impacted on its prevalence or rate of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
resultThirty-eight studies met the predefined inclusion criteria. The aggregate prevalence of VTE following rectal surgery was 1.25% (95% CI 0.86-1.63), with DVT and PE occurring in 0.68% (95% CI 0.48-0.89) and 0.57% (95% CI 0.47-0.68) of patients. VTE following cancer and benign resection was 1.59% (95% CI 0.60-1.23 and 1.5% (95% CI 0.89-2.12) respectively. The prevalence of VTE in patients having minimally invasive resection was lower than those having open surgery [0.58% (16/2770) vs. 2.22% (250/11278); RR 0.54, 95% CI 0.33-0.86].
conclusionThis review observed that there is sparse evidence on prevalence of VTE following rectal surgery. It provides aggregated data and analysis of available literature, showing overall prevalence is low, especially in those having minimally invasive procedures.
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