Table 3 Incidence rate of VTE without routine anticoagulation based on cumulative Caprini score [37]
From: Venous thromboembolism in head and neck cancer surgery
| Cumulative Caprini score | Incidence rate of VTE |
|---|---|
| 0–1 | 0.00 % |
| 2 | 0.70 % |
| 3–4 | 0.97 % |
| 5–6 | 1.33 % |
| 7–8 | 2.58 % |
| 9+ | 6.51 % |