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October 1, 1971Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Prevention of Thromboembolic Disease after Elective Surgery of the Hip

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Why the study?

Does prophylactic low molecular weight dextran prevent thromboembolism in patients undergoing elective surgery of the hip?

Population

Patients undergoing elective surgery of the hip (n=106 operations)

Design

Other

Authors

CECharles M. EvartsPenn State Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterEFEdward J. FeilUniversity of Bath

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Overview

May support dextran prophylaxis after elective hip surgery; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials.

Structured PICO

Does prophylactic low molecular weight dextran prevent thromboembolism in patients undergoing elective surgery of the hip?

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Population
Patients undergoing elective surgery of the hip (n=106 operations)
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Intervention
Prophylactic administration of low molecular weight dextran
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Outcome
Occurrence of thromboembolism (venous thrombosis)hard clinical

Prophylactic administration of low molecular weight dextran is effective and safe for preventing thromboembolism after elective hip surgery.

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Evarts et al. (1971) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a78527f7ecc675f86aeecc3https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-197153070-00002
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  5. 5Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism Following Total Hip Replacement1972 · 40 citations