Key result
Mechanical thromboprophylaxis using elastic compression bandages resulted in 0% radiological evidence of deep vein thrombosis among 108 patients undergoing major elective general surgeries.
Why the study?
Does mechanical thromboprophylaxis with elastic compression bandages prevent lower limb DVT in patients undergoing major elective general surgeries?
Observational (n=108)
No
Does mechanical thromboprophylaxis with elastic compression bandages prevent lower limb DVT in patients undergoing major elective general surgeries?
Mechanical thromboprophylaxis with elastic compression bandages effectively prevented DVT in patients undergoing major general surgery, suggesting routine pharmacological prophylaxis may not be necessary for all.
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Supports potential omission of routine pharmacological prophylaxis in elective general surgery; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials.
Mathias et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Major elective general surgery (n=108). Elastic compression bandages (mechanical thromboprophylaxis) was evaluated on Radiological evidence of lower limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Mechanical thromboprophylaxis using elastic compression bandages resulted in 0% radiological evidence of deep vein thrombosis among 108 patients undergoing major elective general surgeries.
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