Enoxaparin prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis in orthopaedic surgery.
Seventeen patients undergoing elective total hip or knee joint replacement were given enoxaparin prophylaxis against deep vein thrombosis. Four patients developed clinical evidence of deep vein thrombosis, confirmed by venography. Two patients developed disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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Wellington Hospital.
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D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D011292:Premedication; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012086:Reoperation; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight