Mini-gastric bypass in a patient homozygous for Factor V Leiden.
A 42-year-old morbidly obese female, homozygous for Factor V Leiden, underwent mini-gastric bypass without complications. The recommendations for prophylaxis in this high-risk population are unclear and most likely involve a combination of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic measures.
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The Centers of Excellence for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery, Houston, TX 77380, USA. drp@clos.net
D000328:Adult; D005165:Factor V / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009154:Mutation / Q000235:genetics*; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control*
C095381:factor V Leiden; D005165:Factor V