Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Endovenous and Open Surgery for Varicose Veins: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Shuhua Ye, Jingjing Chen, Jianjie Ju, Limei Yang, Youxi County General Hospital, School of Pharmacy of Fujian Medical University, Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Provincial Clinical College of Fujian Medical University

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Published online on December 22, 2025

Abstract

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Volume 60, Issue 4, Page 348-357, May 2026.
BackgroundVaricose vein surgery increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Although pharmacological thromboprophylaxis is commonly used postoperatively, its efficacy and optimal regimen remain unclear. This study systematically reviews the ...