Deep vein thrombosis is more common after: (A) Prostatic operation, (B) Total hip replacement, (C) Neurosurgery, (D) Gastrectomy
Answer is B. The factors which result in increased risk of venous thrombosis include advancing age and greater complexity of surgical treatment. Ohopedic operations on the lower limbs (hip and knee replacements) are especially likely to result in venous thrombosis." - Bailey & Love Ref : Bailey & Love 24/e p969