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ArticleJA clinical reports2025

Comprehensive evaluation of coagulability using thromboelastography in four patients with essential thrombocythemia.

Shuji Kawamoto, Tsuguhiro Matsumoto, Yohei Chiwata, Chikashi Takeda, Eriko Kusudo, Moritoki Egi

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Shuji KawamotoDepartment of Anesthesia, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin- Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan. skawamot@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3172-0855
Tsuguhiro MatsumotoDepartment of Anesthesia, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin- Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
Yohei ChiwataDepartment of Anesthesia, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin- Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
Chikashi TakedaDepartment of Anesthesia, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin- Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
Eriko KusudoDepartment of Anesthesia, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin- Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.
Moritoki EgiDepartment of Anesthesia, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoin- Kawahara-Cho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundEssential thrombocythemia (ET) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by increased platelet count and risk of thrombosis and bleeding, which necessitates careful perioperative management. However, there are no standardized guidelines for perioperative antithrombotic therapy, and optimal preoperative evaluation remains unclear. In this report, we evaluate the utility of thromboelastography (TEG®6 s) for assessing coagulation and platelet function in ET patients undergoing surgery. CASE PRESENTATION: Four ET patients (platelet counts: 289,000-833,000/µL) underwent thromboelastography at anesthesia induction. Two had normal coagulation, while two had a hypercoagulable state undetected by conventional tests. Hypercoagulability was observed in patients who discontinued anticoagulants or antiplatelets preoperatively.

conclusionsThromboelastography identified thrombotic tendencies not evident with conventional coagulation tests, suggesting its potential for perioperative risk assessment in ET patients. This approach may improve individualized coagulation management beyond use of platelet counts and standard tests. Further studies are needed to establish the role of thromboelastography in optimizing perioperative antithrombotic strategies.

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CoagulationEssential thrombocythemiaPlateletThromboelastography

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PMCPMC12085433

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