Digital Vessel Thrombosis After Early Cessation of Heparin Therapy Following Reimplantation: Two Case Reports

Abstract

The implications of rebound heparin hypercoagulability following cessation of therapy in microsurgery is unreported. In this article the authors report two cases of late digit circulatory compromise shortly after withdrawal of heparin therapy. The authors also propose potential consideration for changes in perioperative anticoagulation practice to reduce this risk.