Perioperative Care of a Patient with Refractory Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
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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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دوره 24 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012