The use of Ligasure™ haemorrhoidectomy in patients taking oral anticoagulation therapy.

Autor: Lawes, D. A., Palazzo, F. F., Clifton, M. A.
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Zdroj: WIREs: Climate Change; Mar/Apr2015, Vol. 6 Issue 2, p111-112, 2p
Abstrakt: Objectives: To assess the safety of Ligasure™ haemorrhoidectomy in treating patients on long-term anticoagulation therapy. Method: Three patients taking warfarin underwent Ligasure™ haemorrhoidectomy for prolapsing haemorrhoids. Results: Each had a successful procedure without complications. Conclusion: Ligasure™ haemorrhoidectomy can be safely performed in anticoagulated patients and reduces in-patient hospital stay. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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