IBD Patients Face Higher Clot Risk After Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) undergoing colorectal cancer surgery face a significantly elevated risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with those without IBD. The analysis highlights VTE as a critical postoperative complication in this population, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance and tailored thromboprophylaxis strategies. Surgeons should recognize IBD as an independent risk factor when managing perioperative care in colorectal cancer cases, where preventing clots is essential to improving outcomes and reducing morbidity after surgery.