Journal article
Fondaparinux combined with intermittent pneumatic compression vs. intermittent pneumatic compression alone for prevention of venous thromboembolism after abdominal surgery: a randomized, double‐blind comparison
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The benefit of combined mechanical and pharmacologic methods for venous thromboembolism prevention after abdominal surgery has not been clearly established.
OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy and safety of fondaparinux in conjunction with intermittent pneumatic compression vs. intermittent pneumatic compression alone in this context.
Authors
TURPIE AGG; BAUER KA; CAPRINI JA; COMP PC; GENT M; MUNTZ JE; INVESTIGATORS OBOTA
Journal
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 5, No. 9, pp. 1854–1861
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
9 2007
DOI
10.1111/j.1538-7836.2007.02657.x
ISSN
1538-7933