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. 2013 Oct;1(1):3-6.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2. Epub 2013 Jul 21.

A perioperative uncontrollable bleeding in an elderly patient with acquired hemophilia A: a case report

Andrea Cortegiani  1 , Vincenzo Russotto  1 , Grazia Foresta  1 , Francesca Montalto  1 , Maria Teresa Strano  1 , Santi Maurizio Raineri  1 , Antonino Giarratano  1
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A perioperative uncontrollable bleeding in an elderly patient with acquired hemophilia A: a case report

Andrea Cortegiani et al. Clin Case Rep. 2013 Oct.

Abstract

Acquired hemophilia A should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of perioperative bleeding in patients without any apparent reason for activated partial thromboplastin time prolongation.

Keywords: Acquired hemophilia A; bleeding disorders; bypassing agents.

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New surgical dressing. Day 1: 8.30 am.
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Bleeding from surgical wound and insertion sites of surgical drains. Day 1: 10.30 am.
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