Postoperative coagulopathy in a pediatric patient after exposure to bovine topical thrombin.

Crow, Sheri S; Sullivan, Vita V; Aysola, Agnes E; Key, Nigel S; Harker-Murray, Paul; Foker, John E; Steiner, Marie E · Ann Thorac Surg · 2007

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.

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