Perioperative Care of a Patient with Refractory Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
;
: 245-248, 2012.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder leading to low platelet count and an increased risk of bleeding. Major joint replacement surgery in a patient with ITP can be associated with severe postoperative bleeding. We present our experience of perioperative management in a patient with severe refractory chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura who successfully underwent a cemented total knee replacement.
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Main subject:
Platelet Count
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Arthroplasty
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Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic
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Perioperative Care
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Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
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Hemorrhage
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Joints
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Knee
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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