Journal article
Minimising blood loss and transfusion requirements in hepatic resection
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Substantial blood loss and the requirement for blood transfusion remain major considerations for hepatic surgeons. We analysed the impact of a systematic protocol aimed at reducing intraoperative blood loss and homologous blood (HB) transfusion associated with hepatic resection.
METHODS: Prospective clinical data were collected from 151 elective liver resections performed during the period between 1980 and 1999. Further data …
Authors
Bui LL; Smith AJ; Bercovici M; Szalai JP; Hanna SS
Journal
Hepato Pancreato Biliary, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 5–10
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2002
DOI
10.1080/136518202753598672
ISSN
1365-182X