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Disseminated intravascular coagulation caused by abdominal aortic aneurysm
1Second Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan.
The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Surgical removal of an abdominal aortic aneurysm effectively treated disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Blood component infusion during surgery controlled bleeding, normalizing coagulation factors and curing hemorrhagic diathesis.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Hematology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a severe condition often associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs).
- Managing coagulopathy in patients undergoing AAA surgery presents significant challenges.
- This case highlights the complexity of treating DIC in the context of comorbid conditions like aortic regurgitation and nephrotic syndrome.