Splenectomy in severe haemophilia
Date
2004
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Caldicott, D.
Bonnin, R.
Lloyd, J.
Day, P.
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ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2004; 74(10):921A-925
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Caldicott, David; Bonnin, Robert; Lloyd, John; Day, Peter
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Abstract
The management of any surgical condition in a haemophilia patient is a challenging problem for the surgeon. It is particularly difficult if the patient presents in extremis, with no apparent cause for their collapse. We report a case of successful management of spontaneous splenic rupture in a severe haemophiliac, and review the literature associated with this unusual condition.