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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 88-B, Issue 3, 392-393.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.88B3.17427  
Copyright © 2006 by British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery
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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

A COMPLICATION OF THROMBOPROPHYLAXIS

D. Kejariwal, MD, MRCP, Specialist Registrar, Gastroenterology and G(I)M1

1 Norfolk and Norwich, University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY, UK.

Correspondence should be sent to Dr D. Kejariwal at 13 Admirals Way, Norwich NR9 3AQ, UK; e-mail: dkejariwal{at}aol.com

Heparin is a drug widely used for thromboprophylaxis or treatment in many clinical situations. However, it can cause serious adverse effects, including thrombocytopenia, which is a potentially life-threatening condition. Unfortunately, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is generally under-recognised and under-diagnosed. A case of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia occurring in a post-operative orthopaedic patient in association with prophylactic low-molecular-weight heparin is described.




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