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Naba R Mainali1, Madan R Aryal, Madan Badal
1Department of Medicine, The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, PA, USA.
Abstract:
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is uncommon in the postoperative setting, even more so after vascular surgery. We present a case of thrombocytopenia after aortofemoral bypass, which highlights the importance of a high index of suspicion for postoperative TTP to avoid life-threatening consequences.
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