A comparative cost-effectiveness analysis of mechanical and pharmacological VTE prophylaxis after lower limb arthroplasty in Australia

A comparative cost-effectiveness analysis of mechanical and pharmacological VTE prophylaxis after lower limb arthroplasty in Australia

Abstract Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a complication following surgery. Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) or direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are efficacious but come with inherent bleeding risk. Mechanical prophylaxis, such as intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), does not ind...

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Main Authors: Rafael Torrejon Torres, Rhodri Saunders, Kwok M. Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
IPC
Australia
VTE
Arthroplasty
Oral anticoagulant
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1124-y

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