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Study flow diagram.
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Study flow diagram.

Risk of bias graph: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item presented as percentages across all included studies.
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Figure 2

Risk of bias graph: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item presented as percentages across all included studies.

Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.
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Figure 3

Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.

Funnel plot of comparison: 1 fondaparinux versus placebo, outcome: 1.1 total VTE.
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Funnel plot of comparison: 1 fondaparinux versus placebo, outcome: 1.1 total VTE.

Funnel plot of comparison: 5 fondaparinux versus LMWH, outcome: 5.1 total VTE.
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Funnel plot of comparison: 5 fondaparinux versus LMWH, outcome: 5.1 total VTE.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 1.3

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 1.4

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 1.5

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 6 fatal PE.
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Analysis 1.6

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 6 fatal PE.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.
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Analysis 1.7

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 8 major bleeding.
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Analysis 1.8

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 8 major bleeding.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.
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Analysis 1.9

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 10 MI.
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Analysis 1.10

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 10 MI.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 11 all causes of death.
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Analysis 1.11

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 11 all causes of death.

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 12 other serious adverse effects.
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Analysis 1.12

Comparison 1 Fondaparinux versus placebo, Outcome 12 other serious adverse effects.

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 2.3

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 2.4

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 2.5

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 6 fatal PE.
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Analysis 2.6

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 6 fatal PE.

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.
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Analysis 2.7

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 8 major bleeding.
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Analysis 2.8

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 8 major bleeding.

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.
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Analysis 2.9

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 10 all causes of death.
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Analysis 2.10

Comparison 2 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011, Outcome 10 all causes of death.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 3.2

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 3.3

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 3.4

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 3.5

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 6 fatal PE.
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Analysis 3.6

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 6 fatal PE.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.
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Analysis 3.7

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 8 major bleeding.
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Analysis 3.8

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 8 major bleeding.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.
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Analysis 3.9

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 10 MI.
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Analysis 3.10

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 10 MI.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 11 all causes of death.
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Analysis 3.11

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 11 all causes of death.

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 12 other serious adverse effects.
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Analysis 3.12

Comparison 3 Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO, Outcome 12 other serious adverse effects.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 4.1

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 4.2

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 4.3

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 4.4

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 4.5

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 6 fatal PE.
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Analysis 4.6

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 6 fatal PE.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.
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Analysis 4.7

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 8 major bleeding.
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Analysis 4.8

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 8 major bleeding.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.
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Analysis 4.9

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 10 MI.
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Analysis 4.10

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 10 MI.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 11 all causes of death.
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Analysis 4.11

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 11 all causes of death.

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 12 other serious adverse effects.
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Analysis 4.12

Comparison 4 Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis, Outcome 12 other serious adverse effects.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 5.1

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 5.2

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 5.3

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 5.4

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 5.5

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 6 fatal PE.
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Analysis 5.6

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 6 fatal PE.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.
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Analysis 5.7

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 8 major bleeding.
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Analysis 5.8

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 8 major bleeding.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.
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Analysis 5.9

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 10 MI.
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Analysis 5.10

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 10 MI.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 11 all causes of death.
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Analysis 5.11

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 11 all causes of death.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 12 death associated with VTE or bleeding.
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Analysis 5.12

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 12 death associated with VTE or bleeding.

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 13 other serious adverse effects.
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Analysis 5.13

Comparison 5 Fondaparinux versus LMWH, Outcome 13 other serious adverse effects.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 6.1

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 6.2

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 6.3

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 6.4

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 6.5

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 6 fatal PE.
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Analysis 6.6

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 6 fatal PE.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.
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Analysis 6.7

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 8 major bleeding.
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Analysis 6.8

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 8 major bleeding.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.
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Analysis 6.9

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 10 all causes of death.
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Analysis 6.10

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 10 all causes of death.

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 11 other serious adverse effects.
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Analysis 6.11

Comparison 6 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis, Outcome 11 other serious adverse effects.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 7.1

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 7.2

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 7.3

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 7.4

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 7.5

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 6 fatal PE.
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Analysis 7.6

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 6 fatal PE.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.
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Analysis 7.7

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 8 major bleeding.
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Analysis 7.8

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 8 major bleeding.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.
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Analysis 7.9

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 10 MI.
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Analysis 7.10

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 10 MI.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 11 all causes of death.
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Analysis 7.11

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 11 all causes of death.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 12 death associated with VTE or bleeding.
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Analysis 7.12

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 12 death associated with VTE or bleeding.

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 13 other serious adverse effects.
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Analysis 7.13

Comparison 7 Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT, Outcome 13 other serious adverse effects.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 8.1

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 8.2

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 8.3

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 8.4

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 8.5

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 6 fatal PE.
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Analysis 8.6

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 6 fatal PE.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.
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Analysis 8.7

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 7 non‐fatal PE.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 8 major bleeding.
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Analysis 8.8

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 8 major bleeding.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.
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Analysis 8.9

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 9 fatal bleeding.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 10 MI.
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Analysis 8.10

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 10 MI.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 11 all causes of death.
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Analysis 8.11

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 11 all causes of death.

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 12 other serious adverse effects.
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Analysis 8.12

Comparison 8 Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis, Outcome 12 other serious adverse effects.

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 9.1

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 9.2

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 9.3

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 9.4

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 9.5

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 6 major bleeding.
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Analysis 9.6

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 6 major bleeding.

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 7 all causes of death.
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Analysis 9.7

Comparison 9 Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin, Outcome 7 all causes of death.

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 10.1

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 10.2

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 10.3

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 10.4

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 10.5

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 6 major bleeding.
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Analysis 10.6

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 6 major bleeding.

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 7 all causes of death.
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Analysis 10.7

Comparison 10 Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin, Outcome 7 all causes of death.

Comparison 11 Fondaparinux versus edoxaban, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 11.1

Comparison 11 Fondaparinux versus edoxaban, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 11 Fondaparinux versus edoxaban, Outcome 2 major bleeding.
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Analysis 11.2

Comparison 11 Fondaparinux versus edoxaban, Outcome 2 major bleeding.

Comparison 11 Fondaparinux versus edoxaban, Outcome 3 all causes of death.
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Analysis 11.3

Comparison 11 Fondaparinux versus edoxaban, Outcome 3 all causes of death.

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 1 total VTE.
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Analysis 12.1

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 1 total VTE.

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.
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Analysis 12.2

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 2 symptomatic VTE.

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 3 total DVT.
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Analysis 12.3

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 3 total DVT.

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.
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Analysis 12.4

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 4 proximal DVT.

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 5 total PE.
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Analysis 12.5

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 5 total PE.

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 6 major bleeding.
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Analysis 12.6

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 6 major bleeding.

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 7 all causes of death.
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Analysis 12.7

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 7 all causes of death.

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 8 other serious adverse effects.
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Analysis 12.8

Comparison 12 Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis, Outcome 8 other serious adverse effects.

Summary of findings for the main comparison. Fondaparinux versus placebo for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Fondaparinux versus placebo for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Patient or population: people requiring prevention of venous thromboembolism
Settings: hospital and outpatient
Intervention: fondaparinux versus placebo

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Number of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

Placebo

Fondaparinux

Total VTE

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 0.24
(0.15 to 0.38)

5717
(8 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate1,2

91 per 1000

22 per 1000
(14 to 34)

Moderate

181 per 1000

43 per 1000
(27 to 69)

Symptomatic VTE

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 0.15
(0.06 to 0.36)

6503
(8 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊕
high2,3

12 per 1000

2 per 1000
(1 to 4)

Moderate

7 per 1000

1 per 1000
(0 to 3)

Total DVT

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 0.25
(0.15 to 0.4)

5715
(8 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate1,2

87 per 1000

22 per 1000
(13 to 35)

Moderate

173 per 1000

43 per 1000
(26 to 69)

Proximal DVT

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 0.12
(0.04 to 0.39)

2746
(7 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate1,2,3

60 per 1000

7 per 1000
(2 to 23)

Moderate

54 per 1000

6 per 1000
(2 to 21)

Total PE

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 0.16
(0.04 to 0.62)

6412
(8 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊕
high2,3

5 per 1000

1 per 1000
(0 to 3)

Moderate

1 per 1000

0 per 1000
(0 to 1)

Major bleeding

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 2.56
(1.48 to 4.44)

6659
(8 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate2,4

5 per 1000

12 per 1000
(7 to 21)

Moderate

3 per 1000

8 per 1000
(4 to 13)

All causes of death

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 0.76
(0.48 to 1.22)

6674
(8 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate2,5

12 per 1000

9 per 1000
(6 to 15)

Moderate

0 per 1000

0 per 1000
(0 to 0)

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g. median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI).
CI: confidence interval; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolism; RR: risk ratio; VTE: venous thromboembolism.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

1 Data were pooled with a random‐effects model owing to heterogeneity ‐ downgraded by one level.
2 All studies were published in English; most studies were organised by a pharmaceutical company and could indicate potential publication bias, but we did not deem this sufficient to downgrade the quality of the evidence.
3 Small number of events but no imprecision of effect estimate, therefore not downgraded.
4 Small number of events causing wide CI ‐ downgraded by one level.
5 Small number of events; many studies do not contribute to effect estimate ‐ downgraded by one level for imprecision.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings for the main comparison. Fondaparinux versus placebo for the prevention of venous thromboembolism
Summary of findings 2. Fondaparinux versus LMWH for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Fondaparinux versus LMWH for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Patient or population: people requiring prevention of venous thromboembolism
Settings: hospital
Intervention: fondaparinux versus LMWH

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Number of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

LMWH

Fondaparinux

Total VTE

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 0.55
(0.42 to 0.73)

9339
(11 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate1,2

108 per 1000

60 per 1000
(46 to 79)

Moderate

83 per 1000

46 per 1000
(35 to 61)

Symptomatic VTE

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 1.03
(0.65 to 1.63)

12240
(9 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate2,3

6 per 1000

6 per 1000
(4 to 9)

Moderate

3 per 1000

3 per 1000
(2 to 5)

Total DVT

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 0.54
(0.4 to 0.71)

9356
(10 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate1,2

106 per 1000

57 per 1000
(42 to 75)

Moderate

86 per 1000

46 per 1000
(34 to 61)

Proximal DVT

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 0.58
(0.33 to 1.02)

8361
(9 studies)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
low1,2,3

23 per 1000

13 per 1000
(7 to 23)

Moderate

25 per 1000

14 per 1000
(8 to 25)

Total PE

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 1.24
(0.65 to 2.34)

12350
(10 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate2,3

3 per 1000

3 per 1000
(2 to 6)

Moderate

1 per 1000

1 per 1000
(1 to 2)

Major bleeding

Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 1.38
(1.09 to 1.75)

12501
(11 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊕
high2

18 per 1000

25 per 1000
(19 to 31)

Moderate

23 per 1000

32 per 1000
(25 to 40)

All causes of death
Follow‐up: 7‐45 days

Study population

RR 0.88
(0.63 to 1.22)

12400
(11 studies)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
moderate2,4

12 per 1000

10 per 1000
(7 to 15)

Moderate

3 per 1000

3 per 1000
(2 to 4)

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g. median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI).
CI: confidence interval; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolism; RR: risk ratio; VTE: venous thromboembolism.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

1 Data were pooled with the random‐effects model because of heterogeneity ‐ downgraded by one level.
2 All studies were written in English; most studies were funded by a pharmaceutical company, which could indicate potential publication bias but we did not deem this sufficient to downgrade the quality of the evidence.
3 Few events leading to wide confidence interval ‐ downgraded by one level.
4 Small number of events; many studies do not contribute to effect estimate ‐ downgraded by one level for imprecision.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 2. Fondaparinux versus LMWH for the prevention of venous thromboembolism
Summary of findings 3. Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Patient or population: patients requiring prevention of venous thromboembolism
Settings: hospital
Intervention: fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Number of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

Variable dose warfarin

Fondaparinux

Total VTE

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No VTE events recorded

Symptomatic VTE

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No VTE events recorded

Total DVT

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No DVT events recorded

Proximal DVT

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No proximal DVT events recorded

Total PE

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No PE events recorded

Major bleeding

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

Study population

RR 7
(0.37 to 134.05)

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No cases of bleeding (0/118) were reported in the variable warfarin group. Three cases (3/118) of bleeding were reported in the fondaparinux group.

All causes of death

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No deaths recorded

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g. median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI).
CI: confidence interval; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolism; RR: risk ratio; VTE: venous thromboembolism.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

1 One study was included in this comparison; the study sample was small, and the events were rare ‐ downgraded by three levels.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 3. Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism
Summary of findings 4. Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Patient or population: people requiring prevention of venous thromboembolism
Settings: hospital
Intervention: fondaparinux versus 1mg warfarin

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Number of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

1 mg warfarin

Fondaparinux

Total VTE

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

Study population

RR 0.2
(0.01 to 4.12)

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

17 per 1000

3 per 1000
(0 to 70)

Moderate

17 per 1000

3 per 1000
(0 to 70)

Symptomatic VTE

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No systematic VTE events recorded

Total DVT

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

Study population

RR 0.2
(0.01 to 4.12)

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

17 per 1000

3 per 1000
(0 to 70)

Moderate

17 per 1000

3 per 1000
(0 to 70)

Proximal DVT

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No proximal DVT events recorded

Total PE

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No PE events recorded

Major bleeding

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

Study population

RR 3
(0.32 to 28.43)

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

8 per 1000

25 per 1000
(3 to 241)

Moderate

9 per 1000

27 per 1000
(3 to 256)

All causes of death

Follow‐up: mean 28 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

236
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No deaths recorded

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g. median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI).
CI: confidence interval; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolism; RR: risk ratio; VTE: venous thromboembolism.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

1 One study was included in this comparison; the study sample was small, and the events were rare ‐ downgraded by three levels.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 4. Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism
Summary of findings 5. Fondaparinux versus edoxaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Fondaparinux versus edoxaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Patient or population: people requiring prevention of venous thromboembolism
Settings: hospital
Intervention: fondaparinux versus edoxaban

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Number of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

Edoxaban

Fondaparinux

Total VTE

Follow‐up: 25 to 35 days after treatment completion

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

38
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No VTE events recorded

Symptomatic VTE

Follow‐up: 25 to 35 days after treatment completion

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

38
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No VTE events recorded

Total DVT

Follow‐up: 25 to 35 days after treatment completion

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

38
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No DVT events recorded

Proximal DVT

Follow‐up: 25 to 35 days after treatment completion

See comment

See comment

38
(1 study)

Proximal DVT not an outcome of this study

Total PE

Follow‐up: 25 to 35 days after treatment completion

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

38
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No PE events recorded

Major bleeding

Follow‐up: 25 to 35 days after treatment completion

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

38
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No major bleeding events recorded

All causes of death

Follow‐up: 25 to 35 days after treatment completion

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

38
(1 study)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
very low1

No deaths recorded

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g. median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI).
CI: confidence interval; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolism; RR: risk ratio; VTE: venous thromboembolism.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

1 One study was included in this comparison; the study sample was small, and no events were recorded ‐ downgraded by three levels.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 5. Fondaparinux versus edoxaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism
Summary of findings 6. Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Patient or population: people requiring prevention of venous thromboembolism
Settings: hospital and outpatient
Intervention: fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Number of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

Mechanical thromboprophylaxis

Fondaparinux

Total VTE

Follow‐up: 4 to 8 days

Study population

RR 0.61
(0.22 to 1.67)

99
(1 study)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
low1

176 per 1000

108 per 1000
(39 to 295)

Moderate

177 per 1000

108 per 1000
(39 to 296)

Symptomatic VTE

Follow‐up: 4 to 8 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

120
(1 study)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
low1

No cases of symptomatic VTE recorded

Total DVT

Follow‐up: 4 to 8 days

Study population

RR 0.63
(0.23 to 1.72)

100
(1 study)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
low1

171 per 1000

108 per 1000
(39 to 295)

Moderate

171 per 1000

108 per 1000
(39 to 294)

Proximal DVT

Follow‐up: 4 to 8 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

105
(1 study)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
low1

No cases of proximal DVT recorded

Total PE

Follow‐up: 4 to 8 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

120
(1 study)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
low1

No cases of PE recorded

Major bleeding

Follow‐up: 4 to 8 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

120
(1 study)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
low1

No cases of major bleeding recorded

All causes of death

Follow‐up: 4 to 8 days

See comment

See comment

Not estimable

120
(1 study)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
low1

No deaths recorded

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g. median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI).
CI: confidence interval; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolism; RR: risk ratio; VTE: venous thromboembolism.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

1 One study included in this comparison, small study sample, funded by pharmaceutical company, very short follow‐up ‐ downgraded by two levels.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 6. Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis for the prevention of venous thromboembolism
Comparison 1. Fondaparinux versus placebo

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

8

5717

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.24 [0.15, 0.38]

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

8

6503

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.15 [0.06, 0.36]

3 total DVT Show forest plot

8

5715

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.25 [0.15, 0.40]

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

7

2746

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.12 [0.04, 0.39]

5 total PE Show forest plot

8

6412

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.16 [0.04, 0.62]

6 fatal PE Show forest plot

8

6412

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.14 [0.02, 1.17]

7 non‐fatal PE Show forest plot

8

6412

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.22 [0.05, 1.03]

8 major bleeding Show forest plot

8

6659

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.56 [1.48, 4.44]

9 fatal bleeding Show forest plot

6

5993

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.87 [0.58, 40.81]

10 MI Show forest plot

5

5777

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.25 [0.03, 2.19]

11 all causes of death Show forest plot

8

6674

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.48, 1.22]

12 other serious adverse effects Show forest plot

7

6581

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.98 [0.77, 1.24]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 1. Fondaparinux versus placebo
Comparison 2. Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

9

5884

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.27 [0.17, 0.43]

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

9

6670

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.19 [0.09, 0.42]

3 total DVT Show forest plot

9

5882

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.28 [0.17, 0.45]

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

8

2913

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.16 [0.05, 0.51]

5 total PE Show forest plot

9

6579

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.16 [0.04, 0.62]

6 fatal PE Show forest plot

9

6579

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.14 [0.02, 1.17]

7 non‐fatal PE Show forest plot

9

6579

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.22 [0.05, 1.03]

8 major bleeding Show forest plot

9

6829

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.56 [1.48, 4.44]

9 fatal bleeding Show forest plot

7

6163

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.87 [0.58, 40.81]

10 all causes of death Show forest plot

8

6766

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.48, 1.22]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 2. Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis inserting Yokote 2011
Comparison 3. Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

7

2715

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.25 [0.15, 0.40]

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

7

3501

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.16 [0.05, 0.54]

3 total DVT Show forest plot

7

2713

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.25 [0.15, 0.43]

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

7

2746

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.12 [0.04, 0.39]

5 total PE Show forest plot

7

3412

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.20 [0.04, 0.92]

6 fatal PE Show forest plot

7

3410

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.14 [0.02, 1.17]

7 non‐fatal PE Show forest plot

7

3410

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.43 [0.06, 2.93]

8 major bleeding Show forest plot

7

3672

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.66 [1.52, 4.67]

9 fatal bleeding Show forest plot

5

3006

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.87 [0.58, 40.81]

10 MI Show forest plot

4

2790

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.19 [0.01, 4.05]

11 all causes of death Show forest plot

7

3672

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.73 [0.45, 1.18]

12 other serious adverse effects Show forest plot

6

3594

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.03 [0.80, 1.32]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 3. Fondaparinux versus placebo sensitivity analysis excluding CALISTO
Comparison 4. Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

8

5717

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.24 [0.15, 0.38]

1.1 surgery patients

6

2071

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.21 [0.13, 0.35]

1.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

3002

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.15 [0.04, 0.50]

1.3 medically ill patients

1

644

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.53 [0.31, 0.92]

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

8

6503

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.15 [0.06, 0.36]

2.1 surgery patients

6

2857

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.19 [0.05, 0.73]

2.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

3002

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.15 [0.04, 0.50]

2.3 medically ill patients

1

644

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.09 [0.01, 1.65]

3 total DVT Show forest plot

8

5715

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.25 [0.15, 0.40]

3.1 surgery patients

6

2069

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.21 [0.13, 0.35]

3.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

3002

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.17 [0.05, 0.56]

3.3 medically ill patients

1

644

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.62 [0.35, 1.10]

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

7

2745

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.12 [0.07, 0.22]

4.1 surgery patients

6

2101

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.07 [0.03, 0.15]

4.2 medically ill patients

1

644

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.23, 2.24]

5 total PE Show forest plot

8

6412

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.16 [0.04, 0.62]

5.1 surgery patients

6

2766

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.34 [0.05, 2.14]

5.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

3002

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.09 [0.01, 1.64]

5.3 medically ill patients

1

644

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.09 [0.01, 1.65]

6 fatal PE Show forest plot

8

6412

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.14 [0.02, 1.17]

6.1 surgery patients

6

2766

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.34 [0.01, 8.25]

6.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

3002

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.3 medically ill patients

1

644

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.09 [0.01, 1.65]

7 non‐fatal PE Show forest plot

8

6412

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.22 [0.05, 1.03]

7.1 surgery patients

6

2766

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.43 [0.06, 2.93]

7.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

3002

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.09 [0.01, 1.64]

7.3 medically ill patients

1

644

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8 major bleeding Show forest plot

8

6659

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.56 [1.48, 4.44]

8.1 surgery patients

6

2833

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.78 [1.56, 4.95]

8.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

2987

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.99 [0.06, 15.86]

8.3 medically ill patients

1

839

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.97 [0.06, 15.52]

9 fatal bleeding Show forest plot

6

5993

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.87 [0.58, 40.81]

9.1 surgery patients

4

2167

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.87 [0.58, 40.81]

9.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

2987

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.3 medically ill patients

1

839

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10 MI Show forest plot

5

5777

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.25 [0.03, 2.19]

10.1 surgery patients

3

1951

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

2987

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.33 [0.01, 8.12]

10.3 medically ill patients

1

839

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.19 [0.01, 4.05]

11 all causes of death Show forest plot

8

6674

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.48, 1.22]

11.1 surgery patients

6

2833

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.09 [0.52, 2.31]

11.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

3002

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.00 [0.18, 22.00]

11.3 medically ill patients

1

839

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.29, 1.03]

12 other serious adverse effects Show forest plot

7

6581

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.98 [0.77, 1.24]

12.1 surgery patients

5

2755

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.05 [0.80, 1.38]

12.2 superficial thrombophlebitis

1

2987

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.62 [0.28, 1.36]

12.3 medically ill patients

1

839

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.93 [0.51, 1.69]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 4. Fondaparinux versus placebo subgroup analysis
Comparison 5. Fondaparinux versus LMWH

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

11

9339

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.42, 0.73]

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

9

12240

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.03 [0.65, 1.63]

3 total DVT Show forest plot

10

9356

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.54 [0.40, 0.71]

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

9

8361

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.58 [0.33, 1.02]

5 total PE Show forest plot

10

12350

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.24 [0.65, 2.34]

6 fatal PE Show forest plot

9

11107

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.25, 2.05]

7 non‐fatal PE Show forest plot

9

11107

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.40 [0.63, 3.11]

8 major bleeding Show forest plot

11

12501

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.38 [1.09, 1.75]

9 fatal bleeding Show forest plot

6

10293

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.71 [0.14, 3.62]

10 MI Show forest plot

6

10720

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.28 [0.69, 2.37]

11 all causes of death Show forest plot

11

12400

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.63, 1.22]

12 death associated with VTE or bleeding Show forest plot

5

4774

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.89 [0.38, 2.07]

13 other serious adverse effects Show forest plot

10

12465

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.06 [0.94, 1.19]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 5. Fondaparinux versus LMWH
Comparison 6. Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

13

9709

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.57 [0.43, 0.74]

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

11

12569

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.08 [0.69, 1.70]

3 total DVT Show forest plot

12

9726

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.42, 0.72]

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

10

8528

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.61 [0.35, 1.06]

5 total PE Show forest plot

12

12720

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.24 [0.65, 2.34]

6 fatal PE Show forest plot

11

11477

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.25, 2.05]

7 non‐fatal PE Show forest plot

11

11486

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.40 [0.63, 3.11]

8 major bleeding Show forest plot

13

12874

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.34 [1.06, 1.68]

9 fatal bleeding Show forest plot

8

10499

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.71 [0.14, 3.62]

10 all causes of death Show forest plot

12

12603

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.63, 1.22]

11 other serious adverse effects Show forest plot

11

12707

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.06 [0.95, 1.20]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 6. Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis
Comparison 7. Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

10

9141

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.41, 0.73]

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

8

12042

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.03 [0.65, 1.63]

3 total DVT Show forest plot

9

9158

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.53 [0.40, 0.71]

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

8

8163

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.56 [0.31, 1.03]

5 total PE Show forest plot

9

12152

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.24 [0.65, 2.34]

6 fatal PE Show forest plot

8

10909

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.25, 2.05]

7 non‐fatal PE Show forest plot

8

10909

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.40 [0.63, 3.11]

8 major bleeding Show forest plot

10

12303

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.38 [1.09, 1.75]

9 fatal bleeding Show forest plot

5

10095

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.71 [0.14, 3.62]

10 MI Show forest plot

6

10720

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.28 [0.69, 2.37]

11 all causes of death Show forest plot

10

12202

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.63, 1.22]

12 death associated with VTE or bleeding Show forest plot

5

4774

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.89 [0.38, 2.07]

13 other serious adverse effects Show forest plot

9

12267

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.06 [0.95, 1.20]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 7. Fondaparinux versus LMWH sensitivity analysis without EFFORT
Comparison 8. Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

11

9339

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.42, 0.73]

1.1 orthopaedic patients

8

7057

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.38, 0.70]

1.2 abdominal surgery

1

2048

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.52, 1.09]

1.3 ICU patients

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

1.4 bariatric surgery patients

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.98 [0.14, 6.82]

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

9

12240

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.03 [0.65, 1.63]

2.1 orthopaedic patients

6

9079

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.00 [0.61, 1.65]

2.2 abdominal surgery

1

2927

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.20 [0.37, 3.92]

2.3 ICU patients

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

2.4 bariatric surgery patients

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3 total DVT Show forest plot

10

9356

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.54 [0.40, 0.71]

3.1 orthopaedic patients

7

7080

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.50 [0.37, 0.69]

3.2 abdominal surgery

1

2042

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.49, 1.06]

3.3 ICU patients

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

3.4 bariatric surgery patients

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.98 [0.14, 6.82]

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

9

8361

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.58 [0.33, 1.02]

4.1 orthopaedic patients

6

5974

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.26, 1.02]

4.2 abdominal surgery

1

2153

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.00 [0.29, 3.45]

4.3 ICU patients

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

4.4 bariatric surgery patients

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.98 [0.14, 6.82]

5 total PE Show forest plot

10

12350

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.24 [0.65, 2.34]

5.1 orthopaedic patients

7

9189

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.14 [0.56, 2.34]

5.2 abdominal surgery

1

2927

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.66 [0.40, 6.95]

5.3 ICU patients

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5.4 bariatric surgery patients

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 fatal PE Show forest plot

9

11107

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.25, 2.05]

6.1 orthopaedic patients

6

7946

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.56 [0.14, 2.29]

6.2 abdominal surgery

1

2927

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.00 [0.20, 4.94]

6.3 ICU patients

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6.4 bariatric surgery patients

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7 non‐fatal PE Show forest plot

9

11107

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.40 [0.63, 3.11]

7.1 orthopaedic patients

6

7946

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.22 [0.53, 2.83]

7.2 abdominal surgery

1

2927

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.99 [0.24, 103.84]

7.3 ICU patients

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

7.4 bariatric surgery

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

8 major bleeding Show forest plot

11

12501

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.38 [1.09, 1.75]

8.1 orthopaedic patients

8

9409

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.38 [1.03, 1.84]

8.2 abdominal surgery

1

2858

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.43 [0.93, 2.21]

8.3 ICU patients

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.33 [0.01, 7.68]

8.4 bariatric surgery patients

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9 fatal bleeding Show forest plot

7

10329

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.71 [0.14, 3.62]

9.1 orthopaedic patients

4

7237

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.34 [0.01, 8.28]

9.2 abdominal surgery

1

2858

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.99 [0.14, 7.05]

9.3 ICU patients

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

9.4 bariatric surgery patients

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

10 MI Show forest plot

6

10720

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.28 [0.69, 2.37]

10.1 orthopaedic patients

5

7862

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.21 [0.61, 2.39]

10.2 abdominal surgery

1

2858

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.66 [0.40, 6.92]

11 all causes of death Show forest plot

11

12400

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.63, 1.22]

11.1 orthopaedic patients

8

9308

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.93 [0.64, 1.35]

11.2 abdominal surgery

1

2858

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.38, 1.45]

11.3 ICU patients

1

36

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

11.4 bariatric surgery patients

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

12 other serious adverse effects Show forest plot

10

12470

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.06 [0.95, 1.19]

12.1 orthopaedic patients

8

9414

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.03 [0.89, 1.19]

12.2 abdominal surgery

1

2858

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.14 [0.92, 1.41]

12.3 bariatric surgery patients

1

198

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.98 [0.33, 2.93]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 8. Fondaparinux versus LMWH subgroup analysis
Comparison 9. Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

3 total DVT Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5 total PE Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6 major bleeding Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

7 all causes of death Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 9. Fondaparinux versus variable dose warfarin
Comparison 10. Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

3 total DVT Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5 total PE Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6 major bleeding Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

7 all causes of death Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 10. Fondaparinux versus 1 mg warfarin
Comparison 11. Fondaparinux versus edoxaban

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2 major bleeding Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

3 all causes of death Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 11. Fondaparinux versus edoxaban
Comparison 12. Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 total VTE Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

2 symptomatic VTE Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

3 total DVT Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

4 proximal DVT Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

5 total PE Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

6 major bleeding Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

7 all causes of death Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

8 other serious adverse effects Show forest plot

1

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

Totals not selected

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 12. Fondaparinux versus mechanical thromboprophylaxis