Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2877980 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Blood transfusion is associated with prolonged hospitalization of children after cardiac surgery, with biventricular patients at highest risk for increased LOS. Future studies are necessary to explore this association and refine transfusion practices.
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Authors
Joshua W. MD, MPH, Mark A. MD, Peter C. MBBS, David PhD, Angelo MD, Emile A. MD, Frank A. MD, Francis X. MD, John M. MD, MPH, Ravi R. MBBS, MPH,