title: Identifiable factors in post-prostatectomy haemorrhage: the role of aspirin.
abstract: Post-operative haemorrhagic complications following the ingestion of aspirin have been reported after several types of surgery, most notably coronary artery bypass surgery. In this study, aspirin ingestion also appeared to be a significant aetiological factor in post-prostatectomy haemorrhage. This is explained in terms of its inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation. A history of aspirin ingestion should be carefully sought and its haemorrhagic implications considered prior to prostatectomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Deane
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Doyle
authors.forename: K N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Bullock
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010974:Platelet Aggregation / Q000187:drug effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011468:Prostatectomy
chemical_list: D001241:Aspirin