Is thromboprophylaxis cost effective in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: A systematic review and cost analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of serious thromboembolic events occurring in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are in women with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to present a thorough review and cost analysis regarding the use of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in OHSS to inform clinical management.

Data sources

Databases used were Pubmed and Embase, in addition to checking reference lists of retrieved articles (inception to November 2017).

Methods

The systematic search strategy identified 365 titles and abstracts. Articles included in the qualitative synthesis had identified venous thrombosis incidence rates or ratios. A separate search for the cost model was conducted recognizing all associated compli

SUBMITTER: Wormer KC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5973799 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature