Successful desensitization in a patient with Von Willebrand´s disease and anaphylaxis to factor VIII/VW
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Background Von Willebrand ́s disease (VWD) is the most common congenital disorder of hemostasis, characterized by deficient or defective von Willebrand factor. Patients are treated by intravenous replacement of factor VIII/VW (FVIII/ VW) when needed, for prophylaxis before surgical procedures. Anaphylactic reactions to FVIII/VW are rare and desmopressin (DDAVP) can be used as an alternative.
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دوره 4 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014