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Open Access 01-11-2024 | Thrombosis | Research

Prevention of perioperative venous thromboembolic complications using pneumatic compression cuffs in oral cancer patients in maxillofacial surgery

Authors: P. Römer, M. Krüger, B. Al-Nawas, P. W. Kämmerer, J. Heider

Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations | Issue 11/2024

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Abstract

Objectives

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is still considered to be a significant medical issue. Physical measures to prevent perioperative venous thrombosis include early mobilization and intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC). The aim of this study was to evaluate whether IPC can reduce the incidence of postoperative thromboembolic events in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) undergoing maxillofacial surgery.

Materials and methods

Between March 2020 and May 2021, 75 patients with OSCC who did not receive perioperative prophylaxis using IPC were retrospectively examined to determine the occurrence of postoperative thromboembolism. Accordingly, 79 patients who received perioperative thrombosis prophylaxis using an IPC system as part of surgical tumor therapy from May 2021 to September 2023 were included in the study. The primary outcome measure was the occurrence of postoperative thromboembolism.

Results

In the control group without IPC, thromboembolic events were observed in five out of 75 patients during postoperative hospitalization. In the intervention group, no thromboembolic occurrences were identified among the 79 patients studied (p = 0.02). The mean Caprini score in the control group was 7.72, whereas in the intervention group it averaged 8.30 (p = 0.027).

Conclusions

The implementation of IPC-devices as supplementary perioperative thrombosis prophylaxis resulted in a notable decrease in postoperative venous thromboembolism (Number Needed to Treat = 15), which is why implementation of the system as a regular part of the clinical routine for perioperative management of OSCC patients can be considered a sensible approach.

Clinical relevance

The use of IPC enhances patient outcomes and may lead to improved postoperative care protocols in this high-risk patient population.
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Metadata
Title
Prevention of perioperative venous thromboembolic complications using pneumatic compression cuffs in oral cancer patients in maxillofacial surgery
Authors
P. Römer
M. Krüger
B. Al-Nawas
P. W. Kämmerer
J. Heider
Publication date
01-11-2024
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Clinical Oral Investigations / Issue 11/2024
Print ISSN: 1432-6981
Electronic ISSN: 1436-3771
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-024-05987-7

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