Table 4. Quality of evidence for the outcomes assessed.
Outcome | N° of participants in studies | Quality of evidence (GRADE) |
---|---|---|
Edema | 1,311 | High |
Incidence of DVT/PTE | 2,022 | Moderate |
GRADE = Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation; DVT = deep venous thrombosis; PTE = pulmonary thromboembolism.