Hemopneumothorax associated with Marfan syndrome and congenital afibrinogenemia

Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Apr;75(4):1304-6. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04625-8.

Abstract

In patients with afibrinogenemia who require operation, prophylaxis against bleeding is important. We report the case of a 14-year-old boy with Marfan syndrome and congenital afibrinogenemia in whom hemopneumothorax developed. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery was performed successfully under intravenous administration of fibrinogen and with careful monitoring of plasma fibrinogen level.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Afibrinogenemia / complications
  • Afibrinogenemia / congenital*
  • Fibrinogen / administration & dosage
  • Hemopneumothorax / etiology*
  • Hemopneumothorax / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marfan Syndrome / complications*
  • Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted

Substances

  • Fibrinogen