Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2887194 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In this retrospective analysis, we observed significantly lower perioperative Hb, fewer allogenic RBC transfusions, and more autotransfusions in open AAA repairs done in 2003-2006 versus those done in 1980-1982. Additionally, late transfusion practice patients were older and had more comorbid diseases. Despite these observations, no significant differences in perioperative morbidity or mortality were observed between groups.
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Authors
Timothy R. Long, Timothy B. Curry, Jolene L. Stemmann, Dixie P. Bakken, April M. Kennedy, Tia M. Stringer, Thomas C. Bower, Michael J. Joyner, C. Thomas Wass,