Repair of a cleft palate in a child with hemophilia A.

Abstract

The repair of a cleft palate in a child with severe hemophilia A was performed under replacement of factor VIII. The plasma level, over 50% of the normal value, was maintained during surgery. The estimated blood loss during surgery was 15 ml. In order to control postoperative bleeding, it is recommended that the factor VIII level be maintained above 30% for two weeks.