Use of fondaparinux (ARIXTRA(R)) in a dialysis patient with symptomatic heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia type II

Abstract
We report the successful use of fondaparinux in a dialysis patient with symptomatic heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia type II (HIT II). HIT II complicates the choice of an optimal anticoagulant in dialysis patients.