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Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant risk following major abdominal surgery.
  • Pancreas resection carries a high risk of severe complications, including PE.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify risk factors for postoperative pulmonary embolism (PE) after pancreas resection.
  • To analyze preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative variables associated with PE.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of a prospective database of 251 patients undergoing pancreas resection.
  • Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify PE risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurred in 7.0% of patients after pancreato-duodenectomy (PD).
  • Independent predictors for PE included a history of thromboembolic events (OR, 22.3), prolonged operation time (OR, 5.76), and major abdominal complications (OR, 10.8).
  • Higher BMI, longer operation times, severe abdominal complications, and longer ICU/hospital stays were associated with PE.

Conclusions:

  • Prolonged operation times and major postoperative abdominal complications are significant risk factors for PE after PD.
  • These findings highlight the need for vigilant monitoring and preventative strategies in high-risk patients.