Evan G. Pivalizza Archives

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Risk TTP rare (1:1,000,000). Adult, pregnancy may be a predisposing factor. Survival 80% at 6 mo; 90% mortality if untreated. Periop risks Rarely reported in pregnancy or postsurgically (case reports point to cardiac/urologic complications). Refer pt for splenectomy if medical…

Purpura, Immune Thrombocytopenic

Risk Rare (100:1 million) Children: Male > female Adults: Female > male (2–4:1). Pregnancy: 1:1000 deliveries; 5% of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy, especially if present in first trimester. Perioperative Risks Hemorrhage (case reports put mortality for splenectomy at 1%, one-third of…

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Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic

Purpura, Immune Thrombocytopenic