The Effect of Acute Normovolaemic Haemodilution on the Inflammatory Response and Clinical Outcome in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair-Results of a Pilot Trial

ANH, when used in combination with cell salvage, made no impact on systemic inflammatory response and clinical outcome when compared to cell salvage alone after AAA repair. ANH cannot be recommended for routine use in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery when cell salvage is available.