The international normalized ratio overestimates coagulopathy in patients after major hepatectomy
The international normalized ratio overestimates coagulopathy in patients after major hepatectomy
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United States: Elsevier Inc
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Abstract Background The International Normalized Ratio (INR) is commonly used to guide therapy after hepatectomy. We hypothesized that the use of thrombelastography (TEG) would demonstrate a decreased incidence of hypocoagulability in this patient population. Methods Seventy-eight patients were prospectively enrolled before undergoing hepatectomy....
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The international normalized ratio overestimates coagulopathy in patients after major hepatectomy
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0002-9610
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1879-1883
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10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.12.021
