Effect of Pericardial Blood Processing on Postoperative Inflammation and the Complement Pathways
The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of processing of pericardial blood with a cell-saving device (CS) and vacuum-assisted cardiopulmonary bypass (VACPB) on reduction of postoperative inflammation.
Cell Salvage in Obstetrics (Summary)
Cell salvage in obstetrics has been endorsed by several bodies based on current evidence.
Effect of Perfusion Temperature on the Inflammatory Response During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this prospective study was to compare the inflammatory response in children undergoing CPB for repair of congenital heart defects, randomized to mild or moderate hypothermia.
Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in 120 Consecutive Patients
The following study investigates clinical results after modification of perfusion technique for cardiopulmonary bypass as well as temperature management.
Retrograde Hot-Shot Cardioplegia in Patients With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement
Background: Intermittent antegrade cold-blood cardioplegia followed by terminal warm-blood cardioplegic reperfusion or hot-shot is reported to reduce myocardial injury in the setting […]
Blood Conservation Summary
This article focuses primarily on perioperative blood management techniques which can be implemented in cardiac surgery.
Successful Blood Conservation During Craniosynostotic Correction With Dual Therapy Using Procrit and Cell Saver
As a blood conserving strategy, we studied the use of 1) recombinant human erythropoietin or Procrit (to optimize preoperative hematocrit) and 2) Cell Saver (to recycle the slow, constant ooze of blood during the prolonged case).
Heart Bypass Better Than Stents, Study Says
Bypass surgery remains the best option for heart patients with more than one clogged artery, according to the first big study to compare bypass with drug-coated stents.
Effect of Different Bone Substitutes on the Concentration of Growth Factors in Platelet-rich Plasma
This study is conducted to determine the effect of different kinds of bone substitutes and collagen on the concentration of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF beta-1) in platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Improved Treatment of Mandibular Odontogenic Cysts With Platelet-Rich Gel
By concentrating platelets, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with higher levels of growth factors can be obtained, which might stimulate healing processes. After platelet degranulation, massive release of growth factors and active substances occurs and gelatinous matrix-platelet-rich gel (PRG) is formed.
Use of Platelet Gel With Connective Tissue Grafts for Root Coverage: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
The aim of the present study was to compare connective tissue graft (CTG)+PRP with CTG alone in the treatment of gingival recession.