Thrombosis prophylaxis is indicated in vascular surgical patients for two general considerations: to prevent thromboembolism from the venous system and occlusion of reconstructed arterial vessels.
The purpose of this randomized, prospective study was to compare the effectiveness of low-dose heparin, heparin in combination with dihyder gotamine, and dextran-60 in the prevention of postoperative venous throm bosis and pulmonary embolism after vascular operations. In addition, any adverse effects of each medication on patency after arterial reconstruction was to be determined.
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