| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2874561 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Blood product transfusion was associated with an increased incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications and prolonged hospital length of stay, but not overall mortality. These findings suggest that minimizing blood product transfusion would be beneficial in the pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass surgery patient population.
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Authors
Amit Iyengar, Christopher N. MD, Parth Sheth, Richard G. MD, Lori MD, Edward L. MD, Eric J. MD, Jennifer C. MD, MS,