Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: Two Regimens of Venous Thromboprophylaxis: Prospective Randomized Study

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2016-05-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery warrant VTE prophylaxis because they are at high risk for developing a fatal pulmonary embolism or postthrombotic syndrome. However, a consensus does not exist on the most effective prophylactic approach.

• Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Mansoura University
• Treatments: Enoxaparin; Enoxaparin sodium

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI >40 OR >35 with comorbidities

Exclusion Criteria:

• No