Duration and cessation characteristics of heparinization after finger replantation: A retrospective analysis of outcomes.

Johnny Ionut EfanovJulia KhriguianSophie CassierElie BoghossianPatrick G HarrisJoseph Bou-MerhiM A Danino

Published in: Microsurgery (2017)

Progressive tapering of intravenous heparin is associated with an increased survival rate after finger replantation, particularly for arterial thrombosis. Further prospective and randomized trials are necessary to elucidate the optimal duration, method of infusion and indications for vascular grafts.

Keyphrases

multiple sclerosis
pulmonary embolism
low dose
venous thromboembolism
high dose
growth factor
free survival
metabolic syndrome
weight loss