Why the study?
Does epsilonaminocaproic acid increase the incidence of deep-vein thrombosis in patients undergoing retropubic prostatectomy?
Population
62 patients undergoing retropubic prostatectomy
Comparison
epsilonaminocaproic acid during the… vs control group
Design
RCT, allocated randomly into two groups
Authors
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EACA may be used perioperatively in prostatectomy without DVT concern; confirms antifibrinolytic safety in this RCT.
Does epsilonaminocaproic acid increase the incidence of deep-vein thrombosis in patients undergoing retropubic prostatectomy?
Perioperative administration of epsilonaminocaproic acid does not increase the incidence of deep-vein thrombosis in patients undergoing retropubic prostatectomy.
Gordon-Smith et al. (1972) studied this question.
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