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Lina Rodríguez1, Martha Monroy2, Marco E Guerrero3
1Plastic Surgeon, Clínica Portoazul, Barranquilla-Atlántico, 080001, Colombia.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|June 5, 2024
Summary
Managing Type 1 von Willebrand disease (VWD) in surgery requires careful planning. This case study shows successful breast reconstruction in a patient with VWD, highlighting multidisciplinary team collaboration for a safe outcome.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Plastic Surgery
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder affecting platelet function and coagulation.
- Patients with VWD pose surgical risks, including excessive bleeding and hematoma formation.
- Managing VWD patients undergoing complex procedures like breast reconstruction requires specialized protocols.
