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[Perioperative hemostatic problems in children].

A M Mingers1

  • 1Univ.-Kinderklinik Würzburg.

Infusionstherapie Und Transfusionsmedizin
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
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Pediatric preoperative coagulation testing is crucial for diagnosing bleeding disorders like von Willebrand disease. Simplified screening may miss serious conditions, necessitating comprehensive hemostasis evaluation in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Hematology
  • Hemostasis and Thrombosis
  • Clinical Coagulation Diagnostics

Context:

  • Childhood preoperative coagulation diagnosis aims to identify bleeding risks.
  • Neonatal coagulation differs significantly from adult values.
  • Standard screening tests may not detect all pediatric coagulation disorders.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the limitations of abbreviated coagulation screening in children.
  • To emphasize the importance of comprehensive hemostasis evaluation.
  • To discuss potential causes of transient coagulation abnormalities.

Summary:

  • Preoperative coagulation assessment in children is vital for detecting inherited or acquired bleeding disorders, such as von Willebrand disease.
  • A limited coagulation screen (aPTT, Quicktest) can overlook significant hemostatic issues, including von Willebrand disease, which may present with normal aPTT.

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  • Transient aPTT prolongations in children, potentially linked to lupus inhibitors, warrant further investigation.

    • Impact:

    • Informed diagnostic strategies can prevent missed diagnoses of pediatric bleeding disorders.
    • Comprehensive testing ensures appropriate management and reduces perioperative complications.
    • Understanding coagulation variations in children improves patient safety.