Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2879717 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The mechanical cell salvage procedure reduces the RBC deformability and the cell 2,3-DPG content. Retransfusion of the processed blood by cell saver does not further compromise the RBC function in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
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Authors
Y. John MD, PhD, Wytze J. MD, Adrianus J. MD, PhD, J. Ans M. Hagenaars, Reindert PhD, Willem PhD,