Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Fracture of the Femoral Neck: A Prospective Comparison between Dextran and a Sulphated Polysaccharide

H. O. Fredin; S. A. Nillius; D. Bergqvist

doi:10.3109/17453678208992235

Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Fracture of the Femoral Neck: A Prospective Comparison between Dextran and a Sulphated Polysaccharide

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H. O. Fredin
S. A. Nillius
D. Bergqvist

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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678208992235

Abstract

A prospective and randomized study of 100 patients with fracture of the femoral neck was carried out. The aim was to compare the thromboembolic prophylactic effect of dextran 70 and a sulphated polysaccharide, PZ 68. Deep vein thrombosis was diagnosed using the 125I-fibrinogen test and phlebography, and pulmonary embolism with a perfusion and ventilation scan. The number of thromboses and emboli did not differ significantly between the two groups. However, there was a general tendency for predominance of thrombosis on the operated side. Six patients were excluded in the PZ 68 group because of major haemorrhage.

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1982-01-01

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Fredin, H. O., Nillius, S. A., & Bergqvist, D. (1982). Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Fracture of the Femoral Neck: A Prospective Comparison between Dextran and a Sulphated Polysaccharide. Acta Orthopaedica, 53(3), 413–417. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678208992235

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Acta Orthopaedica, Volume 53, Issue 3 (1982)

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