Don't HIT me one more time: a case report of catheter-directed thrombolysis in a refractory heparin-induced thrombocytopenia-related acute limb ischemia
This case highlights the challenges of refractory HIT with life-threatening thrombosis, emphasizing the potential role of repeated IVIG treatment and fibrinolytic therapy in this context. Awareness the treatment options for HIT and refractory HIT is crucial for adequate management in vascular surgery.
Authors
- Ype de Jong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7805-1508)
- Lieke Kerstjens
- P L Den Exter
- Joris J. Blok
Institutions
- Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
- Groene Hart Ziekenhuis (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000112
- Primary Topic
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00