Neonatal coagulation problems.
Bleeding problems often occur during the neonatal period. Although thrombocytopenia is the most common cause, coagulation problems often occur, and the two problems may co-exist. The causes, diagnosis, and management of coagulation problems in newborn infants are reviewed.
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Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill NHS Trust, Glasgow G3 8SJ, Scotland, UK. Elizabeth.Chalmers@yorkhill.scot.nhs.uk.
D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D020147:Coagulation Protein Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006487:Hemostasis / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014813:Vitamin K Deficiency / Q000209:etiology; D014842:von Willebrand Diseases / Q000209:etiology