Effect of aspirin intake on bleeding during cataract surgery.
J Cataract Refract Surg
; 24(9): 1243-6, 1998 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To study the association between chronic intake of aspirin and intraoperative bleeding during cataract surgery and the effect of discontinuing the medication before surgery.SETTING:
Department of Ophthalmology, Meir Hospital, Sapir Medical Center, Kfar-Saba, Israel.METHODS:
Sixty-one patients having cataract surgery and receiving aspirin to prevent thromboembolic events were divided into 3 groups Group A, continuation of the medication; Group B, cessation of aspirin intake for 2 to 5 days before surgery; Group C, cessation of medication for 7 to 10 days before surgery. Blood tests of coagulation parameters, a detailed questionnaire, and 1 day and 1 week follow-up were evaluated.RESULTS:
There were no significant differences in blood tests and the amount and incidence of intraoperative bleeding among the 3 groups. Diathermy was used somewhat more in Group A; however, there was no difficulty stopping the bleeding in any case and discontinuation of the medication had no effect on the intraoperative course or postoperative outcome.CONCLUSIONS:
Aspirin intake was not associated with significant intraoperative bleeding; thus, discontinuation of aspirin is usually not indicated. Clear corneal phacoemulsification is advantageous in patients receiving antiplatelet therapy.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Extracción de Catarata
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Aspirina
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Pérdida de Sangre Quirúrgica
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Fibrinolíticos
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cataract Refract Surg
Asunto de la revista:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Israel
Pais de publicación:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA