Increased blood loss after preoperative NSAID. Retrospective study of 186 hip arthroplasties.
We have evaluated bleeding during and after hip replacement in 186 patients in relation to preoperative intake of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) combined with low molecular weight heparin. NSAID was associated with increased preoperative bleeding and blood transfusion requirements.
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Department of Orthopedics E, University Hospital of Arhus, Denmark.
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D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D017984:Enoxaparin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011292:Premedication / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D017984:Enoxaparin; D001241:Aspirin