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Identifiable Factors in Post‐prostatectomy Haemorrhage: the Role of Aspirin
Author(s) -
WATSON C. J. E.,
DEANE A. M.,
DOYLE P. T.,
BULLOCK K. N.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1990.tb14870.x
Subject(s) - aspirin , ingestion , medicine , prostatectomy , etiology , surgery , prostate , cancer
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.