Effect of high elevation on deep vein thrombosis: a multicenter cohort study

Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kaysie L. Banton, Stephanie Jarvis, Cyprien Gabriel Jungels, David Acuna, Carlos H. Palacio, John Hovorka, Charles W. Mains, David Bar-Or
DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2025-002001
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References: 9

Abstract

Background Prior research explored the effect of elevation on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) but primarily examined injuries at elevations 4000 feet, excluding elevations in between, and focused on specific subsets of trauma patients. This study aimed to conduct a more detailed analysis of the relationship between elevation and DVT in all trauma admissions. Methods This retrospective cohort study at four level I trauma centers included adult trauma patients (October 1, 2022 to October 1, 2023). Injury zip codes were used to define elevation. High-elevation (H-ELV) injuries (≥5000 feet) were compared with low-elevation (L-ELV) injuries (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Vascular Procedures and Complications Trauma Hemostasis Coagulopathy Resuscitation

Publication details

Journal / source
Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
11
Issue
1
Pages
e002001–e002001
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN