Table 3 Questions asked via telephone and proportion of positive responses

Did you experience any calf or thigh pain after surgery?

Yes

67 (14.6%)

30 (9.9%)

Did you experience any calf or thigh swelling after surgery?

Yes

41 (9.0%)

25 (8.3%)

Did you experience any chest pain episodes after surgery?

Yes

2 (0.4%)

1 (0.3%)

Did you experience any shortness of breath episodes after surgery?

Yes

2 (0.4%)

1 (0.3%)

Were you diagnosed with clot formation in either of your legs after surgery?

Yes

4 (0.9%)

5 (1.6%)

Were you diagnosed with lung embolism after surgery?

Yes

2 (0.4%)

1 (0.3%)

Did you have any bleeding from/around the wound requiring medical attention after surgery?

Yes

19 (4.1%)

11 (3.6%)

Did you have any abnormal bleeding in other areas of the body requiring medical attention after surgery?

Yes

0 (0%)

0 (0%)