We observed rectal bleeding in three asymptomatic patients after administration of Dabigatran in the postoperative period, being this the first manifestation of rectal cancer. In all cases Dabigatran was used as DVT prophylaxis. The cause of bleeding in the three cases was an asymptomatic and previously unknown colo-rectal cancer. All patients underwent tumoral resection surgery. With rectal bleeding in the inmediate postoperatory period after administration of oral anticoagulants, rectal cancer screening must be performed.... [Leer más...]