Abstract:Objectives. To review of outcome following delay in surgery in patients with hip fracture taking clopidogrel (Plavix bisulphate) on admission.Methods. Retrospectively studied patients with hip fractures on clopidogrel admitted to our trauma unit between January 1, 2006 and May 31, 2007.Results. We report the results of a retrospective study of 15 patients taking clopidogrel on admission.The mean preoperative haemoglobin levels were 12.4 (range 9.9 to 14.1), the mean postoperative haemoglobin level were 9.7 (ra… Show more
“…1). Nine additional papers were identified after searching of study references and articles that had cited identified studies [24,[30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37]. Thirty-one studies deemed to be relevant to the research question underwent full text review.…”
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“…1). Nine additional papers were identified after searching of study references and articles that had cited identified studies [24,[30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37]. Thirty-one studies deemed to be relevant to the research question underwent full text review.…”
Section: Study Selection and Characteristicsmentioning
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