Postoperative thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after aortofemoral bypass
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is uncommon in the postoperative setting, even more so after vascular surgery. We present a case of thrombocytopenia after aortofemoral bypass, which highlights the importance of a high index of suspicion for postoperative TTP to avoid life-threatening conse...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/19797/pdf_1 |