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Should my hemophiliac son receive coagulant for colonoscopy?

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Published At May 6, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My son was exposed to warfare chemicals in the Navy. During his tonsil surgery, he was found to have a bleeding disorder. He is suffering from hemophilia and is undergoing a colonoscopy tomorrow. Should he receive a coagulant for this procedure?

Answered by Dr. Prakash. H. M.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

  1. During any procedure bleeding time and clotting time that is prothrombin (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APPT) are always evaluated and then only the procedure is done.
  2. If he has no clotting issues at present then nothing further is necessary.
  3. Also, colonoscopy is a superficial procedure and no further coagulant is necessary if prothrombin and activated partial thromboplastin times are normal.

Treatment plan

No extra coagulation factor necessary, if PT and APTT are normal.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Prakash. H. M.
Dr. Prakash. H. M.

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