Abstract
Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, a cold-reactive autoimmune disease associated with the Donath-Landsteiner antibody, has not been described in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. We report a case of mitral valve replacement in a woman with a positive Donath-Landsteiner antibody and a history of recurrent hemolysis and hemoglobinuria secondary to cold exposure. Successful perioperative management is described, as is a discussion of paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 579-581 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine