Sulphinpyrazone (Anturan®, 200 mg four times daily) was administered orally to 10 patients for two weeks. Thromboelastographic determinations revealed no disturbance of coagulation and it may therefore be concluded that Anturan® can also be safely administered pre-operatively.
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