Thyroid surgery and anticoagulation: Survey of practice of endocrine surgeons in Australia
Journal article
Verma, Kunal Pradip, Gorelik, Alexandra and Miller, Julie A.. (2013). Thyroid surgery and anticoagulation: Survey of practice of endocrine surgeons in Australia. World Journal of Endocrine Surgery. 5(1), pp. 6 - 11. https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10002-1115
Authors | Verma, Kunal Pradip, Gorelik, Alexandra and Miller, Julie A. |
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Abstract | Few studies specifically address management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis and bridging anticoagulation therapy in patients undergoing thyroid surgery. A survey about perioperative management of thromboprophylaxis was sent to Australian Endocrine Surgeons. Responses were tabulated and graphed; a p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Survey responses showed a large broad spectrum of practice regarding thromboprophylaxis, bridging therapy and cessation of anticoagulant medication. While anticoagulant prophylaxis in thyroid surgery appears to be relatively safe, there is a theoretical risk of catastrophic bleeding complications; according to this survey of Australian Endocrine Surgeons, thromboembolic events are uncommon complications of thyroid surgery. |
Keywords | anticoagulation; complications; prophylaxis; thyroid surgery |
Year | 2013 |
Journal | World Journal of Endocrine Surgery |
Journal citation | 5 (1), pp. 6 - 11 |
Publisher | Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers |
ISSN | 0975-5039 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10002-1115 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84879702517 |
Open access | Open access |
Page range | 6 - 11 |
Publisher's version | License |
Place of publication | India |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8v301/thyroid-surgery-and-anticoagulation-survey-of-practice-of-endocrine-surgeons-in-australia
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