Video-assisted mediastinoscopy is safe in patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy
Conclusion: VAM can be safely performed in patients receiving AP or anticoagulant treatments. There is no increase in peroperative bleeding or post-operative compressive cervico-mediastinal haematoma.
Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Charlotte Cohen Daniel Pop Olivier Aze Nicolas Venissac J & #233;r & #244;me Mouroux Source Type: research
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