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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

On behalf of the FRAXODI Group. Thromb Haemostas 1998; 79: 897-901.

Published: 1st January 1998

Authors: Charbonnier BA, Fiessinger J-N, Banga JD, Wenzel E, d'Azemar P, Sagnard L. et al.

Conclusion

In a study of 651 patients with proximal deep vein thrombosis, the once daily regimen resulted in significantly fewer recurrent thromboembolic events (4.1 per cent versus 7.2 per cent); haemorrhagic complications were similar.

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