Preoperative anticoagulation in patients undergoing bariatric surgery is associated with worse outcomes

ConclusionPatients with preoperative AC had worse postoperative outcomes. Bariatric surgeons should be aware of the increased morbidity and mortality, and care must be taken to improve outcomes through close attention to postoperative AC protocols in this group of patients.

Source: Surgical Endoscopy - October 14, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research