2001
DOI: 10.1097/00042728-200108000-00011
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Cutaneous Surgery in Patients Receiving Warfarin Therapy

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“…These data include those we published previously. 3 Sixty-eight consecutive patients receiving warfarin for various conditions, who underwent cutaneous surgery at our institute between November 1999 and September 2003, were evaluated prospectively for potential adverse effects of warfarin therapy, both operatively and postoperatively. We noted intra-and postoperative bleeding and patients were asked to report further bleeding after discharge.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These data include those we published previously. 3 Sixty-eight consecutive patients receiving warfarin for various conditions, who underwent cutaneous surgery at our institute between November 1999 and September 2003, were evaluated prospectively for potential adverse effects of warfarin therapy, both operatively and postoperatively. We noted intra-and postoperative bleeding and patients were asked to report further bleeding after discharge.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Both patient populations underwent dermatologic surgery on the same days, and there was no difference in bleeding complications between the two groups. 17 The results showed no increase in significant intra-or perioperative bleeding in patients taking warfarin, and the authors noted that acceptable cosmetic results were achieved regardless of warfarin administration. 17 The study concluded that continuous anticoagulation with warfarin is safe for patients undergoing cutaneous surgery if their INR is between 2 and 3.5.…”
Section: Vitamin K Antagonistsmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…17 The study concluded that continuous anticoagulation with warfarin is safe for patients undergoing cutaneous surgery if their INR is between 2 and 3.5. 17 INR levels should be checked up to 1 week before cutaneous surgery. Discontinuation of warfarin is not recommended in light of the potentially devastating thromboembolic events that can occur with only brief drug cessation.…”
Section: Vitamin K Antagonistsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Specific attention should be focused on compiling a complete list of medications and documenting any known allergies, bleeding disorders, or use of anticoagulants such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, warfarin, vitamin E, alcohol, and homeopathic remedies that may potentially increase bleeding (i.e., ginkgo and garlic). [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Alcohol abuse is also a relative contraindication to dermatologic surgery. 12,13 Cutaneous surgery on normal or demented patients taking anticoagulants raises questions about the potential for bleeding complications.…”
Section: Preoperative Evaluationmentioning
confidence: 99%