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Continuing warfarin during cutaneous surgery.

P Sugden1, H Siddiqui

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. surgeon@bluejester.co.uk

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Minor cutaneous surgery is safe for patients on warfarin anti-coagulation therapy without altering their medication. This study found minimal post-operative bleeding risk, supporting continued warfarin use for such procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Managing patients on warfarin anti-coagulation therapy undergoing minor cutaneous surgery presents a risk of hemorrhage.
  • Altering warfarin regimens or hospitalizing patients incurs significant resource implications and potential complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of performing minor plastic surgery procedures without modifying patients' warfarin dosage regimens.
  • To determine if standard warfarin therapy can be maintained during elective minor skin surgeries.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 51 patients (36-86 years old) with 78 wounds undergoing procedures like excision biopsies, local flaps, and skin grafts.
  • Patients continued their regular warfarin regimen, with International Normalized Ratio (INR) levels checked pre-operatively (range 1.1-4.0).

Main Results:

  • No intraoperative complications were observed during the procedures.
  • Two patients experienced post-operative wound bleeding a few days after surgery, indicating a low complication rate.

Conclusions:

  • Modifying warfarin regimens is generally unnecessary for patients undergoing minor cutaneous surgery.
  • Successful management requires well-informed patients, experienced surgical teams, and adequate support facilities.