Postoperative coagulopathy in a pediatric patient after exposure to bovine topical thrombin.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Severe postoperative coagulopathy developed in a child with congenital heart disease due to a factor V inhibitor from repetitive exposure to bovine topical thrombin. This case report alerts pediatric providers to consider these inhibitors when postoperative coagulopathy occurs. Potential treatment options are reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Coagulation Disorders
- Factor V
- Pulmonary Atresia
- Thrombin