Depends: There are different types of surgeries that increase the chances of developing DVT and pe. Usually, the inactivity is what tends to predispose you to developing the thrombi. It will depend on how limited you are from the surgery.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: What surgery? What prior history coagulopathies outpatient or inpatient immobility? Preventive measures? During surgery and hospital. Generally risk lessens with come and go surgery, mobility, no prior history. Ask your surgeon, orthopedist etc.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: This is a highly complex issue and depends the kind of surgery. The risk may be high or low depending the surgery. Check with your doc. Medical and family history are also important. High complexity decision making requires a doc.
Answered 5/21/2013
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Varies by surgery: All major surgeries have risk of blood clots called DVTs of the pelvis or legs.DVTs can then have a risk of dislodging & traveling to the lungs (i.e. PE). The more major the surgery, the longer the surgery, & the longer the period of immobility after surgery, the higher the chances. Major orthopedic surgery / general surgery / OB-GYN surgery are highest risk. Can happen w/i hours, days, or weeks.
Answered 6/30/2015
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