Emergency aortic arch replacement in a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Surg Today. 1996;26(10):828-30. doi: 10.1007/BF00311647.

Abstract

We herein report the case of a 56-year-old man with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura who required an emergency aortic arch replacement. Intraoperatively, hemostasis was achieved using platelet transfusions. Postoperatively, the use of high-dose gamma-globulin therapy was able to maintain an adequate platelet count and good hemostasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Emergencies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Platelet Count
  • Platelet Transfusion
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / complications*
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / therapy
  • gamma-Globulins / administration & dosage

Substances

  • gamma-Globulins