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Article: Autologous blood transfusion in total hip arthroplasty
- Article from:
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Article date:
- December 1, 2004
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright Western Pacific Orthopaedic Association Dec 2004. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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ABSTRACT
Purpose. To determine the possibility of avoiding homologous blood transfusion during total hip arthroplasty, and to clarify the problems associated with autologous blood transfusion.
Methods. A total of 253 patients received autologous blood transfusion during total hip arthroplasty between April 1990 and December 2000. Patients were assessed for the volume of haemorrhage during surgery, possibility of avoidance of homologous blood transfusion, and the disposal of autologous blood.
Results. There were no significant differences in the mean volume of haemorrhage among different underlying diseases. The mean total volume of haemorrhage was 2039 (standard deviation, 992) ml in ...