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U Frick, G Frick, H J Förster

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    Post-surgery, patients often show increased thrombocytes (thrombocytosis) but reduced platelet function. This study investigates the altered hemostatic function of blood platelets following surgical interventions.

    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Post-surgical patients can exhibit thrombocytosis, an increase in platelet count.
    • Platelet function is crucial for hemostasis, the process of stopping bleeding.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess thrombocyte (platelet) count and function 24-48 hours after surgery.
    • To compare post-surgical platelet parameters with normal ranges.
    • To investigate potential causes for altered platelet function.

    Main Methods:

    • Determined thrombocyte count in 30 patients post-surgery.
    • Assessed thrombocyte function using the pressure registration in combined thrombocyte-aggregation-adhesion (DKTA) method.
    • Compared findings with normal thrombocyte ranges.

    Main Results:

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    • Observed thrombocytosis in patients post-surgery.
    • Identified a trend towards decreased platelet response and impaired hemostatic function despite increased platelet count.
    • Discussed the influence of fibrinolytic split products and prostaglandin metabolism on platelet function.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical interventions can lead to a paradoxical decrease in platelet hemostatic function despite thrombocytosis.
    • Altered fibrinolytic pathways or prostaglandin metabolism may contribute to impaired platelet function post-surgery.