The use of recombinant activated factor VII in obstetric and gynaecological haemorrhage

M Franchini, G Lippi, M Franchi - BJOG: An International …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) was originally developed for the treatment of
bleeding in patients with haemophilia A or B and inhibitors. Over the past ten years, it has …

Pharmacological and surgical therapy for primary postpartum hemorrhage

FW Bouwmeester, AC Bolte… - Current pharmaceutical …, 2005 - ingentaconnect.com
Early postpartum hemorrhage remains a significant cause of maternal morbidity and
mortality. Postpartum hemorrhage is most commonly due to uterine atony and often …

A critical review on the use of recombinant factor VIIa in life-threatening obstetric postpartum hemorrhage

M Franchini, M Franchi, V Bergamini… - … in thrombosis and …, 2008 - thieme-connect.com
The objective of this review was to evaluate and summarize the current literature on the
unlicensed use of the novel agent recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) in the …

Recombinant factor VIIa in management of spontaneous subcapsular liver hematoma associated with pregnancy

SH Merchant, P Mathew, TJ Vanderjagt… - Obstetrics & …, 2004 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Spontaneous subcapsular liver hemorrhage is a rare but life-threatening
complication of pregnancy. Optimal management of an expanding hematoma or ruptured …

Potential role of recombinant activated factor VII for the treatment of severe bleeding associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation: a systematic review

M Franchini, F Manzato, GL Salvagno… - Blood coagulation & …, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) is a novel hemostatic agent, originally developed
for the treatment of hemorrhage in hemophiliacs with inhibitors, which has been successfully …

The evidence for the use of recombinant human activated factor VII in the treatment of bleeding patients with quantitative and qualitative platelet disorders

MC Poon - Transfusion Medicine Reviews, 2007 - Elsevier
There are increasing reports suggesting that high-dose recombinant human activated factor
VII (rFVIIa) is effective in the treatment and prevention of bleeding in patients with …

A novel use of recombinant factor VIIa in HELLP syndrome associated with spontaneous hepatic rupture and abdominal compartment syndrome

BW Dart IV, WT Cockerham, C Torres… - Journal of Trauma …, 2004 - journals.lww.com
HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) syndrome associated
with pregnancy results in a significant increase in maternal morbidity and mortality …

Use of recombinant factor VIIa in the management of severe bleeding episodes in patients with Bernard–Soulier syndrome

MC Ozelo, P Svirin, L Larina - Annals of hematology, 2005 - Springer
Bernard–Soulier syndrome (BSS) is a rare congenital platelet disorder characterized by
defective platelet adhesion and manifested by spontaneous and often profuse bleeding …

Use of recombinant activated factor VII in massive obstetric haemorrhage

J Haynes, M Laffan, F Plaat - International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, 2007 - Elsevier
Massive obstetric haemorrhage is a life-threatening emergency that remains a major cause
of maternal mortality. Conventional management is aimed at optimising uterine tone …

Recombinant factor VIIa in the treatment of bleeding

MV Midathada, P Mehta, M Waner… - American journal of …, 2004 - academic.oup.com
Recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) has become available for treating people with hemophilia
with inhibitors who experience bleeding or require surgery. It has become apparent that …