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Rate of venous thromboembolism stratified by procedure type and activity*
| n = 3,464 | Rate of VTE | |
|---|---|---|
| VTE | 2.2% | |
| Open L (1,334) | 3.1% | P = .011 |
| Open R (838) | 2.3% | |
| Laparoscopic L (897) | 1.7% | |
| Laparoscopic R (395) | 0.5% | |
| Emergent (377) | 4.0% | P = .017 |
| Nonemergent (3,078) | 2.0% |
Comparison of categories was made by using the cross-tab function.
L, Left; R, right; VTE, venous thromboembolism.
