| Vs20p trends in embolectomy of the extremities: a population-based study. | |
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PMID: 17490011 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Objective To assess community-wide temporal trends in the rates of embolectomy of the extremities over the period 1992-2003. Design Population-based study. Methods The Western Australian Linked Data System was used to identify cases of extremity embolectomy with a combination of diagnosis (upper or lower limb embolus) and procedure (embolectomy and revascularization) codes. Trends in age-specific and age-standardised rates were assessed over the period 1992-2003. Data regarding warfarin prescriptions was acquired from a separate Commonwealth Government database for the period 2000-2005. Results 1005 patients aged 30 years were admitted for an embolectomy of the extremity during the study period. The age specific rate of embolectomy increased with age from 0.78 per 100,000 in the 30-49 year old group to 46.1 per 100 000 for those aged over 80 years and over. There was a significant downward trend between 1992 and 2003 (Cuzik's trend test p = 0.015). This pattern was seen for all age groups. Prescriptions for warfarin increased by 50.4% over the period 2000-5. Conclusions The rates of embolectomy of the extremity appear to be falling. Although the cause for this trend is not known, one possible explanation is increasing prescription of warfarin. |
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P Norman; S Ponosh; R Broadhurst; J Semmens |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: ANZ journal of surgery Volume: 77 Suppl 1 ISSN: 1445-1433 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2007 May |
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Created Date: 2007-05-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101086634 Medline TA: ANZ J Surg Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: A102 Citation Subset: IM |
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Fremantle Hospital, Western Australia, Australia. |
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