Liver transplantation in a patient with haemophilia A and end stage liver failure

Authors
Balabaud-Pichon, V Freys, G Faradji, A Wolf, P Pottecher, T
Citation
V. Balabaud-pichon et al., Liver transplantation in a patient with haemophilia A and end stage liver failure, ANN FR A R, 20(6), 2001, pp. 552-555
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
ANNALES FRANCAISES D ANESTHESIE ET DE REANIMATION
ISSN journal
07507658 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
552 - 555
Database
ISI
SICI code
0750-7658(200106)20:6<552:LTIAPW>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
We report the case of a 50 year-old man factor VIII deficient haemophiliac and hepatitis C cirrhosis. The patient underwent orthotopic liver transplan tation because of episodes of variceal bleeding and encephalopathy. He rece ived factor VIII replacement therapy perioperatively. Factor VIII returned to normal within 24 hours postoperatively and factor VIII replacement was s topped. Liver transplantation can be considered as definitive therapy for h aemophilia. (C) 2001 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.