This is the third article in a series that aims to refresh readers’ knowledge of blood. This article describes haemophilia which is a congenital disorder of coagulation. Vicky Vidler describes the aetiology of Haemophilia A and B, their clinical manifestations and the treatment options available to manage these patients in the perioperative period.
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