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Postoperative cell salvage reduces allogenic transfusion in total hip/knee replacement
December 2015
Postoperative cell salvage reduces allogenic transfusion in total hip/knee replacement
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Is postoperative cell salvage necessary in total hip or knee replacement? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Int J Surg. 2015 Sep;21:135-44Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
19 randomized controlled trials comparing the efficacy of postoperative cell salvage and standard suction drain techniques in patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty were included in this meta-analysis. The purpose of the study was to determine the hematological and clinical efficacy of postoperative cell salvage in total joint replacement. Results showed that postoperative cell salvage...
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