Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Patients on Preoperative Therapeutic Anticoagulation: an Analysis of the 2015 to 2017 MBSAQIP

ConclusionsPatients undergoing bariatric surgery on anticoagulation medications pre-operatively are at a significantly higher risk of adverse outcomes post-operatively. Patients who require long-term anticoagulation should undergo careful consideration before proceeding with bariatric surgery.

Source: Obesity Surgery - July 4, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research