Combination of tetralogy of Fallot and hemophilia in a child: case report

Abstract

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is formed during intrauterine period but, as a rule, they are not hereditary. Hemophilia A belongs to the group of hereditary coagulopathies stipulated by deficiency of coagulation factor VIII and characterized by bleeding of hematoma like type. Combination of these two diseases is rather rare that requires cardiosurgeons’ apprehensive attitude. We present our experience in surgical treatment of a boy of 8 months old with Tetralogy of Fallot. Hemophilia A was found in preoperative examination.