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Management of a child with renal artery stenosis and homozygous factor V Leiden mutation.
Journal of pediatric surgery - 1 Jan 2008
Sharathkumar Anjali A, Stanley James C
Abstract excerpt
Presence of factor V Leiden mutation is a known risk factor for thrombosis. It contributes for premature occlusion of vascular anastomosis. This report describes the intraoperative and postoperative anticoagulation management of a girl with homozygous factor V Leiden mutation and renal artery stenosis after her renovascular reconstruction surgery. This report suggests that postoperative anticoagulation may be...
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