The Efficacy of Low Molecular Weight Heparin for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism after Hip Fracture Surgery in Korean Patients
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 1209-1213, 2016.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in Korean patients who underwent hip fracture surgery (HFS). MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Prospectively, a total 181 cases were classified into the LMWH user group (116 cases) and LMWH non-user group (65 cases). Each group was sub-classified according to fracture types as follows 81 cases of intertrochanteric fracture (group A 49, group B 32) and 100 cases of neck fracture (group C 67, group D 33). We compared the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) according to LMWH use.RESULTS:
Of the 181 cases, four DVTs were found in the LMWH user groups (1 in group A, and 3 in group C). One case of PE was found in LMWH non-user group D. The incidences of DVT and PE showed no statistically significant differences between the LMWH user and non-user groups (p=0.298 and 0.359, respectively). In subgroup analysis, no statistically significant differences were found between groups A and B and between groups C and D.CONCLUSION:
The administration of LMWH was not effective in the prevention of venous thromboembolism and PE in the Korean patients who underwent HFS.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
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Venous Thrombosis
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Venous Thromboembolism
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Republic of Korea
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Hip Fractures
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Anticoagulants
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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