Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients Undergoing Elective Major Abdominal Surgery in the General Surgery Department

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common complication in surgical patients, especially those undergoing major abdominal surgery. The incidence of DVT in these patients is influenced by several factors, including patient comorbidities, surgical duration, and post-operative mobility. This study aims to determine the incidence of DVT in patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery in the General Surgery Department. A total of 200 patients who underwent elective abdominal surgery were included in the study, and they were monitored for signs of DVT using Doppler ultrasonography post-operatively. The results showed that the overall incidence of DVT was 12%, with higher rates observed in patients with prolonged surgery times, advanced age, and comorbid conditions like obesity and diabetes. Early mobilization and pharmacological prophylaxis were found to reduce the incidence of DVT. The study concludes that DVT remains a significant risk in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, and proactive measures such as early mobilization and thromboprophylaxis should be emphasized to reduce its occurrence.

Keywords: Deep vein thrombosis, abdominal surgery, incidence, thromboprophylaxis, Doppler ultrasonography, general surgery, risk factors