Findings

What do systematic reviews say?

2 questions · 2 findings · 2 reviews · Gynaecological, Neuro-oncology and Orphan Cancer

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 1 · 50%Moderate 1 · 50%High 0 · 0%

Minor bleeding · patients with cancer with venous thromboembolism

Fondaparinux showed no clear difference in minor bleeding compared with heparin (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Anticoagulation for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism in people with cancer 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1.53 [0.88, 2.66]
1 study · 477 participants
Moderate

Minor bleeding · People with cancer with perioperative thromboprophylaxis

LMWH prophylaxis showed no clear difference in minor Bleeding compared with fondaparinux prophylaxis (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Anticoagulation for perioperative thromboprophylaxis in people with cancer 2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.83 [0.34, 2.05]
2 studies · 398 participants
Low