Key result
Postoperative deep venous thrombosis occurred in 17% of women over 50 undergoing gynecologic surgery, with the highest incidence (36%) following abdominal hysterectomy for malignant diseases.
Why the study?
What is the incidence of deep venous thrombosis detected by an improved 125I-fibrinogen uptake test in women over 50 undergoing gynecologic surgery?
Cohort (n=276)
What is the incidence of deep venous thrombosis detected by an improved 125I-fibrinogen uptake test in women over 50 undergoing gynecologic surgery?
An improved 125I-fibrinogen uptake test accurately detects postoperative DVT, revealing a 17% overall incidence in women over 50 undergoing gynecologic surgery, with the highest risk in those with malignancy.
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May warrant targeted DVT prophylaxis in older women after abdominal hysterectomy for malignancy; leaves open optimal strategies pending randomized trials.
Bernstein et al. (1980) conducted a cohort in Gynecologic surgery (n=276). Gynecologic surgery was evaluated on Deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Postoperative deep venous thrombosis occurred in 17% of women over 50 undergoing gynecologic surgery, with the highest incidence (36%) following abdominal hysterectomy for malignant diseases.
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