Non-immune mediated thrombocytopenia caused by thromboprophylaxis for the perioperative care of urological surgery: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

HighlightsHeparin-induced thrombocytopenia is a rare but serious condition, regardless of the treatment dose or thromboprophylaxis.A 55-year-old man, who underwent portless endoscopic radical nephrectomy, was diagnosed with non-immune mediated thrombocytopenia.Surgeons should know that HIT is diagnosed based on clinical and serologic findings.