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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

Safety and efficacy of intravenous enoxaparin for carotid endarterectomy: a prospective randomised pilot trial. J Vasc Surg 2008; 47: 537-542.

Published: 1st January 2008

Authors: Assadian A, Knobl P, Hubi W, Senekowitsch C, Klingler A, Pfaffelmeyer N et al. et al.

Conclusion

This pilot study included 160 procedures, where patients were randomly allocated low molecular weight heparin or unfractionated heparin intra-operatively. There were no differences in the rates of cerebral embolic events or haemorrhagic complications.



 

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