ALB and deep vein thrombosis: Sebastian et al. [21] found the highest incidence of DVT after vertebrectomy (3.8%) and found that venous embolism after spinal surgery was associated with a longer hospital stay, concomitant cancer, high white blood cell count, paraplegia, low albumin, American College of Anesthesiologists grade 4 or above, higher body mass index, and longer operative time.