Authors: Ferreira A, Roberto A.
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98215
Abstract Summary
A patient with both immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and von Willebrand disease required urgent orthopedic surgery, presenting unique anesthetic challenges. ITP causes low platelet counts through immune destruction, while vWD affects clotting proteins. Together, these bleeding disorders significantly increase surgical hemorrhage risk, requiring specialized perioperative management strategies.
Why Brain? ๐ง
Case report demonstrates successful perioperative management of a patient with dual bleeding disorders (ITP and von Willebrand disease) undergoing urgent orthopedic surgery, highlighting critical anesthetic considerations.
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