The research status of epidemiology, etiology, and prevention measures of venous thromboembolism in ENT

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism （VTE） is one of the most common preventable causes of death in perioperative patients. VTE has used to consider as low risk in ENT field. However, in recent years, the risk of VTE increases with expanding of the scope of ENT as well as the performing of complex surgeries. Re-understanding the incidence of VTE, identification of risk factors, and early prevention are important to reduce the morbidity and mortality of VTE in perioperative patients. This article reviewed the research status of epidemiology, etiology and prevention of VTE, with the aim of providing a reference for the clinical management of VTE in ENT department.