Preoperative Heparin For Lung Cancer Resection Increases Risk Of Reoperation For Bleeding

Lung cancer patients are at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Preoperative heparin administration may increase the risk of bleeding requiring reoperation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate preoperative heparin's effect on reoperation for bleeding. A retrospective review compared outcomes for patients undergoing pulmonary resection for primary lung cancer from January 2006-April 2018. Preoperative heparin was administered at the discretion of the attending surgeon. Comparisons were performed between preoperative subcutaneous heparin (5000 U) and no heparin groups.
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: THORACIC – Original Submission Source Type: research