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| Variable | Control group (n = 146) | IPC group (n = 233) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTE | 6 (4.1) | 3 (1.3) | 0.093 |
| PE | 0 | 2 (0.9) | 0.525 |
| DVT | 6 (4.1) | 3 (1.3) | 0.093 |
| Proximal DVT | 3 (2.1) | 3 (1.2) | 0.680 |
| Distal DVT | 6 (4.1) | 1 (0.4) | 0.015 |
Values are presented as number (%).
IPC: intermittent pneumatic compression, VTE: venous thromboembolism, PE: pulmonary embolism, DVT: deep vein thrombosis.
