[Willebrand disease]

Transfus Clin Biol. 1998 Oct;5(5):357-61. doi: 10.1016/s1246-7820(98)85007-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Von Willebrand disease is the most frequent congenital bleeding tendency (1%). The moderate form is the most common (around 80%). It must consistently be investigated prior to any surgery because of a real risk of bleeding during or after the procedure. Once the diagnosis is made, the indication of DDAVP has to be examined in order to make the best therapeutic choice in case of surgery or severe bleeding.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • von Willebrand Diseases / blood
  • von Willebrand Diseases / classification
  • von Willebrand Diseases / diagnosis*
  • von Willebrand Diseases / therapy
  • von Willebrand Factor / therapeutic use

Substances

  • von Willebrand Factor