Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in a Patient Undergoing Removal of Humeral Head for Pain Relief

Autor: Terasako K
Rok vydání: 1999
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Zdroj: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 27:287-288
ISSN: 1448-0271
0310-057X
DOI: 10.1177/0310057x9902700311
Popis: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) was recently observed intraoperatively in a patient who required removal of her right humeral head for pain relief. Despite normal preoperative coagulation parameters, the patient developed wound oozing soon after suturing the skin. Coagulation profile revealed decreased platelets, plasma coagulation factors and fibrinogen in association with elevated fibrin degradation products. To manage the DIC, urinastatin and gabexate mesilate, along with blood component replacement, proved effective.
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