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M. Coakley, K. Reddy, I. Mackie and S. Mallet, “Transfusion Triggers in Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: A Comparison of Thromboelastometry Analyzer, the Thromboelastogram, and Conventional Coagulation Tests,” Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, Vol. 20, No. 4, 2006, pp. 548-553. doi:10.1053/j.jvca.2006.01.016

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• TITLE: Thromboelastography Use in the Perioperative Transfusion Management of a Patient with Hemophilia A Undergoing Liver Transplantation

  AUTHORS: Alejandro Mejia, Maria L. Mendoza, Catalina Mejia, Gong W. Lee

  KEYWORDS: Hemophilia; Liver Transplantation; Thromboelastography

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Organ Transplant Surgery, Vol.3 No.1, February 26, 2013

  ABSTRACT: The thrombelastogram is a method used to monitor clotting dynamics. Thrombelastography (TE) has been used to guide therapy of coagulation disorders mostly in cardiac surgery but also in liver surgery. TE is a useful tool for perioperative management of patients at risk for coagulopathy. There are several reports describing the use of the thrombelastogram in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT), but only few cases include patients with both liver disease and inherited bleeding disorders. We describe the use of TE in a patient with hemophilia A and advanced cirrhosis undergoing OLT.