Successful use of recombinant factor VIIa in a haemophiliac with inhibitorundergoing cataract surgery

Authors
Biron-Andreani, C Dupeyron, G Mainemer, M Schved, JF
Citation
C. Biron-andreani et al., Successful use of recombinant factor VIIa in a haemophiliac with inhibitorundergoing cataract surgery, BL COAG FIB, 12(3), 2001, pp. 215-216
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
BLOOD COAGULATION & FIBRINOLYSIS
ISSN journal
09575235 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
215 - 216
Database
ISI
SICI code
0957-5235(200104)12:3<215:SUORFV>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
A 40-year-old patient with severe haemophilia A and an inhibitor against fa ctor VIII underwent a cataract extraction under local anaesthesia. Recombin ant activated factor VII was use to achieve haemostasis. The procedure was successful. Neither bleeding complications nor side effects occurred. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 12:215-216 (C) 2001 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.