Changes in coagulation and fibrinolysis during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Title | Changes in coagulation and fibrinolysis during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2006 |
Authors | Marakis, G., Pavlidis T. E., Ballas K., Karvounaris D., Rafailidis S., & Sakantamis A. K. |
Journal | J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A |
Volume | 16 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | 582-6 |
Date Published | 2006 Dec |
ISSN | 1092-6429 |
Keywords | Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Antithrombin III, Blood Coagulation, Blood Coagulation Factors, Blood Coagulation Tests, Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic, Cholelithiasis, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Platelet Count, Prospective Studies |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: The influence of laparoscopic cholecystectomy on coagulation and fibrinolysis is debatable. There have been a few but controversial studies and the need for routine antithrombotic prophylaxis is unclear. |
DOI | 10.1089/lap.2006.16.582 |
Alternate Journal | J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A |
PubMed ID | 17243874 |