[Concomitant operation of CABG and splenectomy following high-dose transvenous gamma-globulin therapy in a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura--a case report]

Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai Zasshi. 1994 Aug;42(8):1222-5.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 60-year-old man with effort angina and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) underwent concomitant operation of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and splenectomy. High-dose transvenous gamma-globulin therapy (400 mg/kg/day) was performed for five days before surgery. The platelet count increased from 1.4 X 10(4)/mm3 to 8.7 X 10(4)/mm3. CABG was performed immediately followed by splenectomy. This is the first case with concomitant operation of cardiac surgery and splenectomy which was safely performed after high-dose transvenous gamma-globulin therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angina Pectoris / complications
  • Angina Pectoris / surgery*
  • Coronary Artery Bypass*
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / complications*
  • Splenectomy*
  • gamma-Globulins / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • gamma-Globulins