The prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis with heparan sulfate per os. A controlled clinical study vs. heparin calcium

Seccia, M.; Bellomini, M.G.; Goletti, O.; Tortora, A.; Buccianti, P.; Chiarugi, M.; Bertolucci, A.; Martino, M.C.; Macaluso, C.; Cavina, E.

Minerva Chirurgica 47(1-2): 45-48

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4733
PMID: 1553052
Document Number: 401672
The paper reports the results of a randomised study carried out on a pool of 100 patients undergoing surgery in order to assess the efficacy and tolerability of orally administered heparan sulfate versus heparin calcium in the prevention of postoperative deep-vein thrombosis. Despite the limits of oral administration, heparan sulfate is indicated in the pharmacological prevention of postoperative deep-vein thrombosis.

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