A Rotational Thromboelastometry Driven Transfusion Strategy Reduces Allogenic Blood Transfusion During Open Thoraco-abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Propensity Score Matched Study.

CONCLUSION: A ROTEM guided transfusion strategy significantly limited the quantity of transfused blood products during open TAAA repair, improving clinical outcomes while reducing costs, allowing for better resource distribution in a setting where blood loss is relevant. PMID: 31186133 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - June 7, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Monaco F, Barucco G, Nardelli P, Licheri M, Notte C, De Luca M, Mattioli C, Melissano G, Chiesa R, Zangrillo A Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research