title: Gastric bypass in a factor V deficient patient.
abstract: Factor V deficiency is a rare bleeding disorder requiring special attention during the peri-operative period. Surgical intervention in these patients can be technically challenging. Because of the rarity of this condition, the optimal management is unknown. Available literature supports peri-operative infusion of fresh frozen plasma. We report successful management of a factor V deficient patient undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Literature review indicates that this is the first reported case of bariatric surgery in a patient with factor V deficiency.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Harlem Hospital Center, New York, NY 10037, USA. sh2144@columbia.edu
authors.forename: Syed
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Husain
authors.forename: Naveen
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ballem
authors.forename: Howard L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Beaton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005166:Factor V Deficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D015390:Gastric Bypass; D006801:Humans; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care