Early chemoprophylaxis is associated with decreased venous thromboembolism risk without concomitant increase in intraspinal hematoma expansion after traumatic spinal cord injury.

Background: After traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), there is increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), but chemoprophylaxis (PPX) may cause expansion of intraspinal hematoma (ISH). Methods: Single-center retrospective study of adult trauma patients from 2012-2015 with SCI. Exclusion criteria: VTE diagnosis, death, or discharge within 48 hours. Patients were dichotomized based on early (

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