September 10, 2025Journal of Metabolic and Bariatric SurgeryOpen Access

Obesity and Venous Thromboembolism: Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Prevention Strategies With a Focus on Bariatric Surgery

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YJYoon Ju Jung

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This review examines obesity's role as a risk factor for venous thromboembolism, highlighting implications for bariatric surgery and prevention strategies.

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Venous thromboembolism, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, poses significant health risks and is linked to obesity.
Bariatric surgery, while effective for weight loss, subsequently elevates the risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism.
The interplay between obesity and venous thromboembolism involves complex pathophysiological mechanisms that require comprehensive understanding.
Preventive strategies that account for risk factors specific to surgical patients with obesity are crucial for improving outcomes, especially in Asian populations.

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Yoon Ju Jung (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c243acb210217d647a88fa https://doi.org/10.17476/jmbs.2025.14.2.131

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This review examines obesity's role as a risk factor for venous thromboembolism, highlighting implications for bariatric surgery and prevention strategies.

Obesity and Venous Thromboembolism: Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Prevention Strategies With a Focus on Bariatric Surgery

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Obesity and Venous Thromboembolism: Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Prevention Strategies With a Focus on Bariatric Surgery

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