Recombinant activated factor VII for refractory bleeding during pediatric spinal tumor surgery: A case report
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Bleeding complications constitute a particular challenge in neurosurgical procedures especially in children and may be lifethreatening. We report the case of a 5-month-old boy to whom recombinant activated factor VII was given at doses of 90 μg/kg of body weight for the control of refractory perioperative bleeding during spinal neurofibromas surgery. Conventional treatment with fresh-frozen plasma, platelet concentrates, and fibrinogen concentrate failed to control hemorrhage. Recombinant activated factor administration resulted in decreased bleeding, hemodynamic stabilization, and improved surgical hemostasis.
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Rebai Lotfi, Boussaidi Ines, Daghmouri Aziz, Ghader Ghassen
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