Identifiable Factors in Post-prostatectomy Haemorrhage: the Role of Aspirin
- 30 June 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in British Journal of Urology
- Vol. 66 (1), 85-87
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410x.1990.tb14870.x
Abstract
Summary— Post-operative haemorrhagic complications following the ingestion of aspirin have been reported after several types of surgery, most notably coronary artery bypass surgery. In this study, aspirin ingestion also appeared to be a significant aetiological factor in post-prostatectomy haemorrhage. This is explained in terms of its inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation. A history of aspirin ingestion should be carefully sought and its haemorrhagic implications considered prior to prostatectomy.This publication has 17 references indexed in Scilit:
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