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Single-Dose enoxaparin for portomesenteric venous thrombosis prophylaxis after sleeve gastrectomy
Mohammad Nebih Nofal1, Waleed I Wadi2, Ali J Yousef1
1Department of General Surgery and Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Karak, Jordan.
Introduction:
Portomesenteric venous thrombosis (PMVT) may complicate sleeve gastrectomy. We believe that single dose of enoxaparin postoperatively can reduce the risk of PMVT.
Objective:
The objective was to study the outcomes of enoxaparin single dose compared to other perioperative prophylactic doses in preventing PMVT.
Methods:
Participants included 590 patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). These retrospective cohort data were collected from patient medical charts after bariatric surgery. Patients were followed up in the close postoperative period and at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 18 months. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out. The objective was to estimate the incidence of PMVT with postoperative single 40 mg subcutaneous enoxaparin prophylactic regimen.
Results:
From January 2017 to December 2021, 590 patients with obesity underwent LSG. Five patients developed PMVT with an estimate incidence of 0.85%. Three patients had unexplained tachycardia and three patients had postoperative bleeding.
Conclusions:
Single-dose enoxaparin 40 mg is an effective thrombosis prophylaxis without increasing risk of bleeding.
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