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Prevention of venous thromboembolism after surgery: A review of enoxaparin

Authors :
Bergqvist, D
Lowe, G D O
Berstad, A
Haas, S
Hirsh, J
Rud Lassen, M
Samama, M
Verhaeghe, R
Source :
British Journal of Surgery; June 1992, Vol. 79 Issue: 6 p495-498, 4p
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

This review discusses the problem of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after operation and identifies three levels of risk of DVT: low (< 10 per cent), moderate (10–40 per cent) and high (40–80 per cent). Special emphasis is placed on the most recent prophylactic treatment, low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs), particularly enoxaparin. Several LMWHs are now available, but they difer slightly and each must be evaluated on its own merits. In general, however, LMWHs are both efective and safe in those patients at moderate or high risk of DVT. Thromboprophylaxis is cost effective when analysed using healtheconomic methodology.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071323 and 13652168
Volume :
79
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
British Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs67513752
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800790607