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Park Y. Availability of peripheral inserted central catheters in severe hemophilia patients with inhibitors. KOREAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 2008. [DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2008.51.12.1359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Youngshil Park
- Department of Pediatrics, East-West Neo Medical Center, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Vascular Access for Dialysis, Chemotherapy, and Nutritional Support. Surgery 2008. [DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-68113-9_69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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HAYA S, MORET A, CID AR, CORTINA V, CASAÑA P, CABRERA N, AZNAR JA. Inhibitors in haemophilia A: current management and open issues. Haemophilia 2007; 13 Suppl 5:52-60. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2007.01574.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Ragni MV, Journeycake JM, Brambilla DJ. Tissue plasminogen activator to prevent central venous access device infections: a systematic review of central venous access catheter thrombosis, infection and thromboprophylaxis. Haemophilia 2007; 14:30-8. [PMID: 18005145 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2007.01599.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The recent unequivocal demonstration that prophylaxis, three to four weekly factor infusions, is effective in preventing joint disease in children with haemophilia, has provided impetus to initiate prophylaxis early in such children. Yet, nearly a quarter (22%) of the 83% who required central venous access devices for factor infusion developed central venous access catheter (CVAD)-related infection. This limitation of CVAD use prevents many families from initiating prophylaxis. The frequent occurrence of local thrombosis accompanying CVAD-related infection in surgical patients and autopsy cases, the thrombogenic plastic CVAD surfaces, and local clot formation at the insertion site, suggest the potential role of thrombolytic agents in preventing these infections. Yet, correlation between CVAD-related infection and local thrombosis in children with haemophilia are lacking, and thromboprophylaxis to prevent CVAD-related infection is controversial. Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), a recombinant serine protease glycoprotein that lyses plasmin-bound fibrin and is safe and effective in the treatment of occluded catheters, has not been evaluated in the prevention of these infections. We performed a literature review of CVAD-related infection, CVAD-related thrombosis, and thromboprophylaxis studies to evaluate the role of t-PA in the prevention of these infections in children with haemophilia. Metanalysis of published thromboprophylaxis trials demonstrate current prophylaxis regimens do not prevent CVAD infection, and further, that thrombosis and infection do not necessarily occur simultaneously. Pilot data demonstrate CVAD infection reduction in haemophilic children by monthly t-PA in 18 haemophilic children, suggesting the potential role of t-PA in CVAD infection prevention. Clinical trials to evaluate t-PA in CVAD infection prevention are justified.
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- M V Ragni
- Division Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4306, USA.
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Pipe SW, Valentino LA. Optimizing outcomes for patients with severe haemophilia A. Haemophilia 2007; 13 Suppl 4:1-16; quiz 3 p following 16. [PMID: 17822512 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2007.01552.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- S W Pipe
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- C A Lee
- Oxford Haemophilia Centre and Thrombosis Unit, Oxford, UK.
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Tarantino M, Ma A, Aledort L. Safety of human plasma-derived clotting factor products and their role in haemostasis in patients with haemophilia: meeting report. Haemophilia 2007; 13:663-9. [PMID: 17880460 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2007.01481.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- M Tarantino
- Comprehensive Bleeding Disorders Center, 5019 N. Executive Drive, Peoria, IL, USA.
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Infections are the most frequent complications associated with the use of central venous lines (CVLs) in children with haemophilia. Several retrospective studies that include data from a substantial number of patients have reported approximately 0.2-0.3 infections per 1000 catheter-days (mainly Port-A-Cath). Some studies have shown a much higher frequency of infections, 1-2/1000 catheter-days. The most plausible explanations, for the difference seen in frequency of infections with Port-A-Caths, are probably related to the protocol used for the device care and the quality of education and the compliance of the users, whether these are parents or health-care professionals. The figures are low for clinically apparent thrombosis in the larger series on record, but routine venograms were not performed in most of these series. In studies, where this has been performed, a high frequency of abnormalities (>50%) on venograms have been seen in some series but not in others. Despite obvious potential risks with CVLs, they are useful in many cases and facilitate the treatment of a serious disorder. With careful guidelines and surveillance protocols, the risk of complications should be reduced in the future.
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- Rolf Ljung
- Departments of Paediatrics and Coagulation Disorders, Lund University, University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
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Komvilaisak P, Connolly B, Naqvi A, Blanchette V. Overview of the use of implantable venous access devices in the management of children with inherited bleeding disorders. Haemophilia 2007; 12 Suppl 6:87-93. [PMID: 17123400 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2006.01371.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Frequent infusion of factor concentrates may be challenging in young boys with haemophilia, especially if their disease is complicated by inhibitors. A central venous access device (CVAD) is often placed in young patients in need of repeated infusions for prophylaxis or immune tolerance induction. Although user friendly and capable of providing reliable venous access, these devices are associated with a high complication rate over time. In the haemophilia population, major complications include CVAD-associated infections and deep venous thrombosis, which is most often silent. Established risk factors for catheter-related infection include age less than 6 years at the time of CVAD placement and use of an external CVAD when compared with a totally implantable device such as a port. Avoidance of CVAD-related infections is facilitated by strict adherence to aseptic technique. The risk of deep venous thrombosis appears related to the duration for which the catheter is in place, with the risk increasing beyond 4 years. The promotion of a strict clinic policy in which CVADs are left in place for as short a time as possible should decrease the risk of complications. In rare cases where a totally implantable CVAD cannot be placed for technical reasons, an arteriovenous fistula may provide reliable venous access. In all cases, however, venous access via peripheral veins is preferred over CVADs.
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- P Komvilaisak
- Division of Haematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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DiMichele DM, Hoots WK, Pipe SW, Rivard GE, Santagostino E. International workshop on immune tolerance induction: consensus recommendations. Haemophilia 2007; 13 Suppl 1:1-22. [PMID: 17593277 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2007.01497.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 196] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Although immune tolerance induction (ITI) has been used for 30 years to eliminate inhibitors and restore normal factor pharmacokinetics in patients with hemophilia, there is a paucity of scientific evidence to guide therapeutic decision-making. In an effort to provide direction for physicians and hemophilia treatment center staff members, an international panel of hemophilia opinion leaders met to develop consensus recommendations for ITI in patients with severe and mild hemophilia A and hemophilia B. These recommendations draw on the available published literature and the collective clinical experience of the group and are rated based on the level of supporting evidence.
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- D M DiMichele
- Department of Pediatrics, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Hacker MR, Page JH, Shapiro AD, Rich-Edwards JW, Manco-Johnson MJ. Central venous access device infections in children with hemophilia: a comparison of prophylaxis and episodic therapy. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2007; 29:458-64. [PMID: 17609623 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0b013e318068b1d6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Prophylaxis was recommended as the optimal treatment regimen for severe hemophilia by several expert committees. This led to increased utilization of prophylaxis and, subsequently, central venous access devices (CVADs). Although prophylaxis is the preferred treatment, episodic therapy is used by many. CVADs are employed to facilitate administration of prophylactic and episodic infusions; however, there are no data on the risk of CVAD-related infections for prophylaxis compared with episodic therapy. Data from the Study for the Prevention of Joint Disease in Preschool Children with Severe Hemophilia, a randomized clinical trial of prophylaxis versus episodic therapy, were used to evaluate the association between CVAD-related infection and treatment. The crude and adjusted rate ratios for first CVAD-related infection per 1000 CVAD days associated with episodic therapy versus prophylaxis were 1.42 (95% confidence interval: 0.46-4.40) and 1.23 (95% confidence interval: 0.33-4.56), respectively. Although we cannot make a definitive statement about treatment and CVAD-related infection risk, this study suggests that prophylaxis likely does not put children at higher risk of CVAD-related infection than episodic therapy. Given the need for CVADs in some children and the benefits of prophylaxis, we conclude there is no reason to recommend against prophylaxis on the basis of existing knowledge of CVAD-related infection risk.
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- Michele R Hacker
- Mountain States Regional Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, University of Colorado, Denver, USA.
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Dimichele D. Immune tolerance therapy for factor VIII inhibitors: moving from empiricism to an evidence-based approach. J Thromb Haemost 2007; 5 Suppl 1:143-50. [PMID: 17635720 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2007.02474.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Currently, the only proven strategy for achieving antigen-specific tolerance to factor VIII (FVIII) is immune tolerance induction (ITI) therapy. This paper discusses our current knowledge of the host and treatment factors, as well as supportive care initiatives, known or suspected to influence the outcome of ITI in the treatment of inhibitors arising in patients with severe hemophilia A. Among these, questions surrounding the choice of therapeutic product and/or dosing regimen generate the most controversy, given the lack of a definitive evidence-based approach to either. Furthermore, the potential for central venous access device (CVAD) and intercurrent bleeding complications to impact the ultimate success of ITI remains unclear. The ongoing clinical trials designed to further clarify several of these polarizing issues are reviewed. This paper also explores the current and future role of immune modulation in possible salvage, ancillary or primary alternative tolerance induction strategies. The special cases of low titer/ responding inhibitors and inhibitors developing in mild hemophilia A patients are considered. Finally, this paper summarizes the currently recommended approach to ITI and makes the case for a move from empiric therapeutics to a risk-stratified evidence-based approach to FVIII inhibitor eradication.
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- D Dimichele
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, USA.
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McCarthy WJ, Valentino LA, Bonilla AS, Goncharova I, Taylor A, Pooley TA, Jacobs CE. Arteriovenous fistula for long-term venous access for boys with hemophilia. J Vasc Surg 2007; 45:986-90; discussion 990-1. [PMID: 17376644 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2006.12.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2006] [Accepted: 12/21/2006] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Hemophilia is a sex-linked condition affecting about 1 of every 5000 males in the United States. The management of children with hemophilia can be improved with regular intravenous infusion of factor VIII or IX, thus preventing crippling and sometimes fatal hemorrhage. Maintaining this vital intravenous access is often hampered by gradual loss of superficial veins or repeated central catheter sepsis and thrombosis. This study reviewed an experience with arteriovenous fistula in selected hemophilia patients with limited venous access. METHODS Consecutive patients operated on between October 2000 and July 2006 for venous access with the creation of an arteriovenous fistula were reviewed. They were selected because of repeated problems with other venous access. Patency, ease of use, duplex scan derived brachial artery diameter, and arm length were assessed. RESULTS During a 69-month period, 10 arteriovenous fistulas (five brachial artery-basilic vein fistulas, 5 brachial artery-cephalic vein fistulas) were created for nine patients. The patients were a median age of 5.5 years (range, 1 to 27 years), and all were <13 except the 27-year-old patient. There were no postoperative hematomas requiring evacuation. One arteriovenous fistula failed to mature and was redone in the opposite arm, which subsequently occluded after 13 months. Of the mature fistulas, patency was 100% at 1 year, 80% (4/5) at 3 years, and 75% (3/4) at 4 years, with mean follow-up of 22 months. Brachial artery diameter increased in the involved arm by a ratio of 1.95 (range, 1.51 to 2.5) compared with the opposite arm. Arm length disparity was increased by 0.5 cm (range, 0.8 to 1.5 cm) in the involved arm. All fistulas allowed good access at home by a care provider. CONCLUSIONS For hemophilia patients with compromised venous access, arteriovenous fistulas provide good early patency. Brachial artery diameter and arm length require continued follow-up.
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- Walter J McCarthy
- Department of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Ill 60612, USA.
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DiMichele DM. Immune tolerance: critical issues of factor dose, purity and treatment complications. Haemophilia 2006; 12 Suppl 6:81-5; discussion 85-6. [PMID: 17123399 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2006.01376.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The current practice of immune tolerance induction (ITI) therapy has been largely influenced by the results of small institutional studies and three large registries. However, many questions remain. Successful outcome predictors for ITI in haemophilia A have been suggested by the analyses of two of these registries. Among these predictors, factor VIII (FVIII) dose/dosing regimen remains a controversial outcome parameter, demonstrating a strong direct relationship to ITI success in the international registry and a weaker inverse relationship in the North American registry. There is an international multicentre prospective randomized trial underway to further study the role of FVIII dose in successful ITI induction in a good risk haemophilia A inhibitor patient cohort. FVIII purity also remains an unproved ITI outcome predictor. Institutional experience with von-Willebrand-factor-containing products has suggested its therapeutic advantage in both inhibitor development and eradication. The International ITI Study, although not designed to answer this particular question, may be able to determine an impact on outcome depending on the final distribution of investigator choice of product among the study subjects. Much less is known about the influence of factor IX (FIX) dose and purity on ITI success in haemophilia B. Importantly, nephrotic syndrome has been a major determinant of ITI failure in FIX inhibitor patients, particularly those with the allergic phenotype. Unfortunately, large prospective randomized trials in this group will not be feasible. Rather, we will have to rely on prospectively collected registry data to build our knowledge base of inhibitors and ITI in haemophilia B.
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- D M DiMichele
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Christie BA, Baumann K, Kurth MH. Retrospective comparative examination of the long term effects of venous access devices on upper extremity limb measurement in children with haemophilia: pilot observations from a single haemophilia treatment centre. Haemophilia 2006; 12:526-30. [PMID: 16919084 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2006.01316.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Venous access devices (VADs) have been used in some individuals with haemophilia to facilitate infusions of factor concentrates. Studies have reported complications of infection and thrombosis with VADs but there have been no studies looking at the potential effect that VADs may have on growth of the upper extremities in children with haemophilia. We hypothesize that there could be potential growth discrepancies in upper extremities in children with VADs related to changes in blood flow to the extremity caused by the VADs. METHODS This study was a cohort descriptive comparative study to determine if VAD use correlated to discrepancies in upper extremity limb measurement data. A multivariate analysis compared limb measurements with VAD use, bleeding, clotting, infections, surgeries, chest wall collateral patterns and magnetic resonance venogram results. RESULTS A total of 59 children with haemophilia participated (36 subjects with VADs, 23 subjects without). Overall, in subjects with VADs the non-VAD side was found to be shorter and measured less in girth than the VAD side. These differences did not reach statistical significance except bicep/tricep girth in the 11-15 age group. There was no correlation found between duration of VAD placement and subject age vs. length and girth measurements. When comparing subjects with VADs to those without VADs, no differences in measurements were seen. Differences in girth were measured between dominant hand and non-dominant hand in all subjects indicating that the dominant hand arm was larger. Reproducibility of this data may be hampered by limitations of sample size, subject homogeneity and variability in bleeding history between subject groups.
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- B A Christie
- Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, and Department of Pediatric Haemotology and Oncology, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
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Lambert C, Deneys V, Pothen D, Vermylen C, Hermans C. Inadvertent anticoagulation of a haemophiliac child with routine line flushing. Haemophilia 2006; 12:548-50. [PMID: 16919088 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2006.01294.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We report the case of a 3-year-old boy with severe haemophilia A presenting with recurrent haemarthroses despite daily infusions of factor VIII delivered through a central venous access device (CVAD). Regular rinsing of the CVAD with heparin, according to a standard protocol, resulted in systemic anticoagulation, as demonstrated by prolonged thrombin time and therapeutic anti-Xa levels. The bleeding symptoms resolved after replacing heparin with a normal saline solution. This case illustrates that heparin administered to maintain CVAD patency should be used with caution in young haemophiliacs. Prolonged thrombin time should alert the physician to this possible CVAD complication.
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- C Lambert
- Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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Chambost H, Meunier S. [Relevance of early paediatric care for boys with severe haemophilia]. Arch Pediatr 2006; 13:1423-30. [PMID: 16928435 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2006.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2006] [Accepted: 06/23/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Major molecular and genetic findings over the last decades and subsequent applications for diagnosis and therapeutic concerns have dramatically improved the evolution of severe haemophilia in countries with high economic resources. Another major factor of progress consisted in the setting of comprehensive care centres coordinating the care at a regional level. The early involvement of paediatricians for this rare and potentially serious chronic disease, which may be symptomatic from birth, is relevant in this context. Indeed, the early diagnosis of severe haemophilia and the involvement of expert caregivers in a multidisciplinary approach, are essential to make the acceptance of the disease easier. The diagnosis announcement should go together with a therapeutic project, which is nowadays based on long-term prophylaxis. Awaiting for likely curative treatments in the future, such as gene therapy, early implementation of prophylaxis and observance of this gold standard treatment during all the period of growth are critical to prevent the haemophilic arthropathy, to favour the future social and work-related integration and overall to improve the quality of life. The occurrence of an inhibitor represents the major residual complication of replacement therapy, especially for young children with severe haemophilia A. Even though new therapeutic resources brought substantial improvements for inhibitor patients, a better understanding of risk factors is a key issue since more accurate replacement regimen might induce tolerance during the first exposures and subsequently might prevent this complication. Prophylaxis and inhibitors that represent major concerns in paediatric care of severe haemophilia are included as main research objectives for the national registry " FranceCoag Network".
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- H Chambost
- service de pédiatrie et d'hématologie pédiatrique, centre régional de traitement de l'hémophilie, CHU hôpital d'enfants La Timone, université de la Méditerranée, 13385 Marseille cedex 5, France.
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Dunn AL, Abshire TC. Current issues in prophylactic therapy for persons with hemophilia. Acta Haematol 2006; 115:162-71. [PMID: 16549891 DOI: 10.1159/000090930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Factor VIII or IX replacement in a prophylactic manner is utilized for many patients with moderate to severe hemophilia A or B. Studies have shown it to be effective in reducing or preventing degenerative joint disease in many but not all patients. However, many unanswered questions still exist and optimization of this expensive treatment regimen is needed. This paper recounts the current products that are available for use and explores the literature regarding different treatment regimens. It explores age at initiation, dose, interval between infusions, joint health outcomes, barriers to compliance and age at discontinuation of prophylaxis. Individualized treatment is recommended. Collaborative efforts are needed to improve outcomes for all persons with hemophilia.
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- Amy L Dunn
- AFLAC Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
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Central venous catheters (CVC) are frequently used in children with haemophilia to deliver factor infusions for the treatment or prophylaxis of bleeding. Complications of CVCs in patients with haemophilia include thrombosis and infection. We report a young boy with severe haemophilia A and an inhibitor who developed disseminated Staphylococcus aureus infection most likely related to a CVC. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of fatal sepsis secondary to a CVC in a patient with haemophilia.
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- S E Crary
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX 75390-9063, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Degenerative arthropathy resulting from recurrent hemarthrosis remains the largest source of noninfectious morbidity for persons with hemophilia. Optimal treatment to prevent or reduce joint destruction remains controversial. RECENT FINDINGS The most exciting developments in the past year have contributed to our understanding of the pathophysiology behind this destructive process. Particularly interesting is the possible role of protooncogenes and angiogenic factors in the development of hypertrophic synovitis. Arthroscopic synovectomy effectively controls the hypertrophic synovium and resultant bleeding, and can be used safely even in very young patients. Prophylactic factor replacement remains the mainstay to reduce or prevent joint damage. New approaches, chiefly dose escalation strategies, have shown promise instead of standard prophylactic regimens. Additionally aggressive on-demand approaches may be feasible. These techniques allow for fewer indwelling venous access devices in small children, as rates of complications with these devices are shown to be increasingly high. Whether prophylactic therapy can be safely stopped in certain patients is an evolving area of interest. Outcome measures are being validated to assess the impact of interventions on patient quality of life. SUMMARY As hemophilia care evolves, current on-demand and prophylactic regimens will be optimized. Synovectomy will likely play a larger role in the control of synovitis, and validated quality-of-life scores will allow more consistent communication of outcomes. New understanding of the molecular mechanisms of joint destruction will pave the way for new therapeutic options for persons with hemophilia.
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- Amy L Dunn
- AFLAC Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
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Santagostino E, Mancuso ME, Rocino A, Mancuso G, Mazzucconi MG, Tagliaferri A, Messina M, Mannucci PM. Environmental risk factors for inhibitor development in children with haemophilia A: a case-control study. Br J Haematol 2005; 130:422-7. [PMID: 16042693 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2005.05605.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This case-control study investigated the interactions between genetic and environmental factors and inhibitor development in 108 children with haemophilia A exclusively treated with recombinant factor VIII (FVIII). Sixty patients with inhibitors were compared with 48 inhibitor-free controls. Family history of inhibitors and null mutations in the FVIII gene were more prevalent in cases than in controls (20% vs. 2%, P = 0.001 and 83% vs. 64%, P = 0.04, respectively). On the other hand, there was no difference between cases and controls for such putative risk factors of inhibitor development as amniocentesis/villocentesis, premature/caesarean birth, breast-feeding, treatment during infections/vaccinations, surgical procedures and central nervous system bleeding. A trend was found for an increased risk of inhibitor development in children first treated at a young age (<11 months); however, this was not confirmed after adjusting for genetic factors. The implementation of prophylaxis was evaluated as a putative risk factor in a subgroup of 25 cases: seven who started prophylaxis prior to inhibitor development and 18 potentially eligible for prophylaxis because they were inhibitor-free up to the age of 35 months (i.e. the upper limit of the age range at prophylaxis onset in cases and the median age at prophylaxis onset in controls). Patients who started prophylaxis had a lower inhibitor risk than those treated on demand (adjusted odds ratio 0.2, 95% confidence interval 0.06-0.9). The protective effect on inhibitor development shown by prophylaxis may represent an additional advantage prompting its use in haemophilic children.
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- Elena Santagostino
- Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation and University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Progress in hemophilia management over the past year has focused on improving understanding of the most common complications of genetic bleeding disorders and building upon available therapeutic strategies. RECENT FINDINGS Research continued to link factor VIII structure with immune recognition and inhibitor formation. Clinical regimens of immune tolerance induction confirmed and expanded basic understanding. Barriers to optimal prevention using prophylaxis were explored allowing future refinements to address unmet needs. Outcome tools to assess joint health and overall quality of life were developed and validated. The inclusion of standardized instruments in assessment of outcome will allow meaningful comparison of available therapies. Use and complications of central venous access devices (CVAD), needed to deliver aggressive infusion regimens, were exhaustively reviewed. Finally, continued progress was achieved in development of improved vectors for future gene therapy of the hemophilias. SUMMARY A general theme of recent progress in hemophilia management is harmonization in definitions and assessments of complications and outcomes, facilitating more rigorous and ultimately more useful interpretation of laboratory and clinical research.
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- Marilyn Manco-Johnson
- Mountain States Regional Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and The Children's Hospital, Denver, Colorado, USA.
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- Deborah L Brown
- Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Manno CS. Management of bleeding disorders in children. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2005:416-22. [PMID: 16304413 DOI: 10.1182/asheducation-2005.1.416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired bleeding disorders in children requires not only an understanding of the unique characteristics of pediatric hemostasis but also the natural course of bleeding disorders in children, which may differ substantially from the course observed in adult patients. In this article, three bleeding disorders of great importance to the pediatric hematologist are reviewed: neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT), hemophilia and immune-mediated thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Current aspects of management are outlined. The unique physiology of transplacental transfer of maternally derived anti-platelet antibodies can result in neonatal immune thrombocytopenia, a significant cause of morbidity and mortality from bleeding in affected infants. For patients with hemophilia, approaches to treatment have shifted over the past decade from on-demand therapy to prophylaxis, either primary of secondary, resulting in delay of onset or complete avoidance of hemophilic arthropathy. Hemophilic inhibitors often develop in young children, prompting the need for a thorough understanding of the use of bypassing agents as well as immune tolerance induction in the young child. Finally, although several management strategies for ITP of childhood have been shown to improve the platelet count, side effects associated with corticosteroids, IVIg, anti-D and splenectomy force the practitioner to also consider the option of carefully observing, but not treating, the child with ITP.
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MESH Headings
- Antigens/immunology
- Blood Platelets/immunology
- Child
- Female
- Hemophilia A/blood
- Hemophilia A/immunology
- Hemophilia A/therapy
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/blood
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/immunology
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/therapy
- Maternal-Fetal Exchange
- Platelet Count
- Pregnancy
- Purpura, Thrombocytopenic/blood
- Purpura, Thrombocytopenic/therapy
- Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic/blood
- Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic/immunology
- Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic/therapy
- Thrombocytopenia, Neonatal Alloimmune/blood
- Thrombocytopenia, Neonatal Alloimmune/therapy
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Affiliation(s)
- Catherine S Manno
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th & Civic Center Blvd., Rm. 9518 Main Bldg., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Ewenstein BM, Valentino LA, Journeycake JM, Tarantino MD, Shapiro AD, Blanchette VS, Hoots WK, Buchanan GR, Manco-Johnson MJ, Rivard GE, Miller KL, Geraghty S, Maahs JA, Stuart R, Dunham T, Navickis RJ. Consensus recommendations for use of central venous access devices in haemophilia. Haemophilia 2004; 10:629-48. [PMID: 15357790 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2004.00943.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Venous access is essential for delivery of haemophilia factor concentrate. Wherever possible, peripheral veins remain the route of choice, and the use of central venous access devices (CVADs) should be limited to cases of clear need in patients with caregivers able to exercise diligence in CVAD care and should continue no longer than necessary. CVADs are of recognized value for repeated administration of coagulation factors in haemophilia, particularly for prophylaxis and immune tolerance therapy and in young children. Evidence to guide best practices has been fragmentary, and standardized methods for CVAD usage have yet to be established. We have developed management recommendations based upon available published evidence as well as extensive clinical experience. These recommendations address patient and CVAD selection; CVAD placement, care and removal; caregiver/patient guidance; and complications, including infection and thrombosis. In the absence of inhibitors, ports are recommended, primarily because of fewer associated infections than with external catheters. For patients with inhibitors, ports also appear to be associated with fewer infections. Infection is the most frequent complication, and recommendations to prevent and treat infections are supported by extensive clinical data and experience. Strict adherence to handwashing and aseptic technique are essential elements of catheter care. Evidence-based data regarding the detection and treatment of CVAD-related thrombotic complications are limited. Caregiver education is an integral part of CVAD use and the procedural practices of users should be regularly re-assessed. These recommendations provide a basis for sound current CVAD practice and are expected to undergo further refinements as new evidence is compiled and clinical experience is gained.
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Affiliation(s)
- B M Ewenstein
- Baxter BioScience, Westlake Village, California 91362, USA.
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