ANAESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF A CASE OF IDIOPATHIC TROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA FOR EMERGENCY SPLENECTOMY
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ANAESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF A CASE OF IDIOPATHIC TROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA FOR EMERGENCY SPLENECTOMY

Gazi Med J 2007;18(3):130-132
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Abstract

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also known as primary immune or autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, is characterized by a decrease in platelet count, prolongation of bleeding time, and diffuse bleeding spots seen on the skin and mucosa. ITP is a common cause of thrombocytopenia and bleeding complications in children and adults. Glucokorticoids, intra-venous immunglobulin, plasmapheresis, and splenectomy have been used for the treatment of ITP. In this case report, anaesthetic management for emergency splenectomy in a patient diagnosed with ITP is presented.

Keywords: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), Autoimmune, Splenectomy, Anaesthesia