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Postoperative Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Patel, Nick N.
Shah, Jason A.
Sadlack, Christopher K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is an uncommon and potentially lethal microangiopathy that carries a >90% mortality rate if not treated urgently and appropriately.
Postoperative TTP after orthopaedic procedures is particularly rare with only four case reports existing in the literature.
We present the case of postoperative TTP in a 57-year-old female who underwent elective total hip arthroplasty.
We believe this case adds to the limited literature surrounding the topic.
While rare, TTP after orthopaedic procedures poses a real and potentially fatal condition if not managed appropriately.
Therefore, it is essential for orthopaedic surgeons to be cognizant of postoperative TTP for timely diagnosis and treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patel, Nick N.& Shah, Jason A.& Sadlack, Christopher K.. 2018. Postoperative Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148316
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patel, Nick N.…[et al.]. Postoperative Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148316
American Medical Association (AMA)
Patel, Nick N.& Shah, Jason A.& Sadlack, Christopher K.. Postoperative Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148316
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148316