Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: Two Regimens of Venous Thromboprophylaxis: Prospective Randomized Study

Summary

Obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery warrant VTE prophylaxis because they are at high risk for developing a fatal pulmonary embolism or postthrombotic syndrome. However, a consensus does not exist on the most effective prophylactic approach.

Timeline

Start

2013-11

Primary completion

2016-04

Completion

2016-05

Publications

• Amaral FC, Baptista-Silva JC, Nakano LC, Flumignan RL. Pharmacological interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in people undergoing bariatric surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Nov 22;11(11):CD013683. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013683.pub2.

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