Low molecular weight heparin versus acenocoumarol in the secondary prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis.

The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous weight-adjusted dose low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) compared with oral anticoagulant (OA) in the prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolism. In a prospective multicenter trial, 202 patients with symptomatic proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) were included. As soon as the diagnosis of DVT was confirmed by phlebography, 101 were randomly assigned to receive LMWH (nadroparin) for secondary prophylaxis and 101 to receive OA (acenocoumarol).

[Experimental studies on using new Polish polyester threads as suture materials].

In order to study suitability of new Polish polyester thread in surgery, experimental studies were carried out on rats. Torlene threads were used as sutures of fascia and skin. The process of healing was estimated by microscopic studies from 1 week to 2 months.