The risk of postoperative bleeding – A (DErmatoSurgical Study Initiative) DESSI-Study

	If a surgical procedure in patients on a combination therapy of 2 or more antiplatelet cannot be postponed, it should be conducted with the patient remaining on combination therapy.		Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
	Discontinuation of phenprocoumon therapy and subsequent switching to low-molecular-weight heparin was associated with the highest risk of bleeding (9.26%).		Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
	Platelet inhibitors should not be stopped prior to surgery		Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
	Discontinuation of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) is recommended 24 hours prior to surgery.		Alexandros G. Sfakianakis
	The risk of postoperative bleeding		Alexandros G. Sfakianakis

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