Table 2

Additional meta-analysis for pooled effect of RCTs only

Number of studiesHomogeneityPeto OR (95% CI)p Values
Cochran QI2
Postoperative hemorrhage42.3650.00%1.91 (1.06 to 3.43)0.031
Deep vein thrombosis57.82748.89%0.51 (0.38 to 0.69)<0.001
Pulmonary embolism20.3460.00%0.36 (0.05 to 2.55)0.306
Venous thromboembolism24.18676.11%0.62 (0.31 to 1.24)0.175
Mortality44.07626.40%1.83 (0.92 to 3.62)0.083