title: Factor XI deficiency: literature review and case presentation.
abstract: Factor XI deficiency is a rare hereditary bleeding disorder affecting the intrinsic pathway. Understanding the pathophysiology and clinical significance of this disease entity can help avoid potentially hazardous sequelae. This case presentation discusses laboratory criteria and serum assaying techniques utilized to appropriately manage preoperative or post-traumatic patients suffering from factor XI deficiency.
authors.affiliation: Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Medical Center, New York 11209, USA.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hernandez
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Raja
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D005173:Factor XI Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D010314:Partial Thromboplastin Time; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014034:Toes