Why the study?
Does low dose subcutaneous heparin prevent deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing major gynaecological surgery?
Population
110 patients undergoing major gynaecological surgery
Comparison
Low doses of subcutaneous heparin vs Control group (no heparin specified)
Design
Other
Authors
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May warrant low-dose heparin for DVT prophylaxis in major gynaecological surgery; extends evidence from other surgical populations.
Does low dose subcutaneous heparin prevent deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing major gynaecological surgery?
Low-dose subcutaneous heparin significantly reduces the incidence of deep vein thrombosis following major gynaecological surgery.
Ballard et al. (1973) studied this question.
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