Surgery for Factor V Deficiency and Portal Vein Obstruction
Author Information
Author(s): Chava Srinivas Prabhu, Pal Sujoy, Ghatak Supriyo, Kumar Rajat, Sahni Peush, Chattopadhyay Tushar Kanti
Primary Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Hypothesis
Can surgical portal decompression be safely performed in patients with factor V deficiency and portal hypertension?
Conclusion
Surgical procedures can be safely performed in patients with factor V deficiency if proper hemostasis and factor replacement are managed.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Surgery was performed without excessive bleeding.
- The patient received fresh frozen plasma before and after surgery.
Takeaway
A boy with a rare blood condition had successful surgery to fix his bleeding problem, and he is doing well now.
Methodology
The patient underwent splenectomy and proximal lieno-renal shunt with fresh frozen plasma transfusions.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 16-year-old boy with factor V deficiency.
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