Is Rhinoplasty safe with type 1 Vonv Willebrand with no hematologist present? (photo)

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I'm from MA &found the perfect ent in NJ to do my septorhinoplasty Have a MA hematologist who is a nervous person in general. Despite having a septoplsty in2006 &spine surgery2017with DDAVP(clot medicine)given by just the anesthesiologist no hema present. She wants me to hire a hematologist out ofpocket in NJ to be at the Ents private surgery office DURING the surgery.should I find a new hematologist w my insurance to get a different opinion/recommendation?How would you handle a VW patient?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You need to speak with the plastic surgeon and review those options with her  if that alternative is okay for her then you're set. If not then you'll need to decide whether to use a different hematologist out of pocket

Is Rhinoplasty safe with type 1 Vonv Willebrand with no hematologist present? (photo)

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