The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
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J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res. · Sep 2011
Comparative StudyNo increase in hemorrhagic complications with thromboprophylaxis using low-molecular-weight heparin soon after cesarean section.
Data from Japanese women have been lacking regarding hemorrhagic complications due to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) as thromboprophylaxis. Thus, targeting Japanese women, we made an effort to determine: (i) whether the administration of LMWH soon after cesarean section increases the risk of hemorrhagic complications compared to that of unfractionated heparin; and (ii) how it elongates the activated partial thromboplastin time. ⋯ Compared with thromboprophylaxis with unfractionated heparin, thromboprophylaxis with early administration of LMWH after cesarean section did not increase the incidence of hemorrhagic complications and caused less prolongation of the activated partial thromboplastin time in Japanese women.