Perioperative management of von Willebrand disease: A review for the anesthesiologist

Authors

Michael A. Mazzeffi, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Marc E. Stone, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

8-1-2011

Journal

Journal of Clinical Anesthesia

Volume

23

Issue

5

DOI

10.1016/j.jclinane.2011.02.003

Keywords

Bleeding disorders; Perioperative bleeding complications; Von Willebrand disease

Abstract

von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common hereditary bleeding disorder in humans, with an estimated prevalence of 0.5% to 1%. Patients with VWD are at increased risk of perioperative bleeding complications. This review provides an evidence-based overview of VWD and its management during the perioperative period. © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

APA Citation

Mazzeffi, M., & Stone, M. (2011). Perioperative management of von Willebrand disease: A review for the anesthesiologist. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 23 (5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinane.2011.02.003