This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
A randomized study on 1-week versus 4-week prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer. Ann Surg 2014; 259: 665-669.
Published: 11th June 2014
Authors: Vedovati MC, Becattini C, Rondelli F, Boncompagni M, Camporese G, Balzarotti R et al. et al.
Conclusion
A longer course of antithrombotic prophylaxis reduced the rate of venous thromboembolism up to three months from 9.7 to 0.9 per cent, P=0.005 in a study that included 225 patients. The rate of bleeding complications was similar.
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