Postoperative thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after aortofemoral bypass

• Main Authors: Naba R. Mainali (Author), Madan R. Aryal (Author), Madan Badal (Author), Vijaya R. Bhatt (Author), Richard Alweis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 conse...