Prevention of venous thromboembolism in the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) setting: an evidence-based review.

Purpose: To review the evidence surrounding appropriate prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing surgery.

Principal Findings: Appropriate prophylactic strategies for surgical patients have been defined in major society guidelines. We review the evidence behind these guidelines in a case-based format, including patients with a high risk of bleeding, history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, obesity, and cancer.