Are sequential compression devices routinely necessary following enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery?
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The prominence of "enhanced recovery after surgery" (ERAS) protocols being adopted in thoracic surgery requires a re-evaluation of mechanical venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis guidelines. The goal of this study was to assess the role of sequential compression devices (SCD) in the prevention of VTEs such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (PE) in thoracic surgical patients.
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Enhanced recovery, Sequential compression devices, Thoracic surgery, Venous thromboembolism, Anticoagulants, Humans, Postoperative Complications, Pulmonary Embolism, Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Procedures, Venous Thromboembolism