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VTEPS patients stratified by anatomic surgical site (N=3,334)
| Anatomic site | Percentage of patients (n) |
|---|---|
| Breast | 33.6% (1,120) |
| Chest/back/abdomen | 28.3% (944) |
| Upper extremity | 17.7% (593) |
| Head and neck | 14.8% (494) |
| Lower extremity | 12.6% (421) |
| Genitalia | 1.9% (64) |
| Multiple site | 11.0% (302) |
