Journal article
Incidence of Splanchnic Vein Thrombosis After Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Abdominal surgery may increase the risk of splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT). We determined the incidence of SVT after abdominal surgery and identified groups at highest risk.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: MEDLINE and Embase were searched for clinical studies evaluating the incidence of postoperative SVT after abdominopelvic surgery. Study selection, data abstraction, and risk of bias assessment were carried out independently by two …
Authors
Zhang B; Kim M; Griffiths C; Shi Q; Duceppe E; Ruo L; Serrano PE
Journal
Journal of Surgical Research, Vol. 245, , pp. 500–509
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.jss.2019.07.086
ISSN
0022-4804