Cyclic severe thrombocytopenia following heparin-free hemodialysis in the era of highly biocompatible hemodialysis membranes: a case report

Severe hemodialysis membrane-induced thrombocytopenia following heparin-free hemodialysis can occur even in the era of dialyzers with excellent biocompatibility. Although postdialysis platelet count is not routinely measured in clinical settings, the platelet count should be determined, especially in patients with predialysis thrombocytopenia.