Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With a Minimized Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit: a Prospective, Randomized Trial
The study was designed to determine differences in blood loss and transfusion associated with a minimized cardiopulmonary bypass circuit versus a standard bypass circuit.
Comparison of Transfusion Requirements for Conventional and Miniaturized Extracorporeal Circuits
The use of MECs can be expected to be associated with fewer red blood cell transfusions.
Autologous Platelet Concentrates for Bone Graft Enhancement in Sinus Lift Procedure
The goal of this study was to demonstrate that osteogenesis gained by mixing autologous PLT concentrates (APCs) with a small quantity of autologous bone graft could give a sufficient quality to lead to dental implant placement.
Blood Transfusion Reduction in Cardiac Surgery: Multidisciplinary Approach at a Community Hospital
Mounting evidence exists for more restrictive blood transfusion practices in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Few studies, however, have recognized or agree upon a method by which this decrease in allogeneic red blood cell transfusion can be achieved. We will review our methods and experience in a blood conservation initiative from 2003 to 2007.
Regeneration of Autotransplanted Avascular Lymph Nodes in the Rat Is Improved by Platelet-Rich Plasma
The aim of this study was to verify that subcutaneous lymph node transplantation inducing lymphatic regeneration is possible in healthy adult rats, in analogy to results obtained in other species.
Effects of Mild Hypothermia and Rewarming on Renal Function After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Hypothermia is a potential strategy for visceral organ protection during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We report data from two randomized studies evaluating mild hypothermia and rewarming on postoperative renal function in cardiac surgical patients.
Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo Controlled Study of Neuroprotection With Lidocaine in Cardiac Surgery
Cognitive decline after cardiac surgery remains common and diminishes patients' quality of life. Based on experimental and clinical evidence, this study assessed the potential of intravenously administered lidocaine to reduce postoperative cognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass.
Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery. Focus on Modifiable Risk Factors
The objective of the present study was to identify and determine the prognostic importance of such risk factors.
Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Fibrin Glue on Healing of Critical-Size Calvarial Bone Defects
Despite the insufficient number of experimental studies, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) including high amounts of growth factors is introduced to clinical use rapidly.
Regenerative Surgery: Use of Fat Grafting Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Chronic Lower-Extremity Ulcers
The authors present their experience with reconstructive surgery of the lower extremity for chronic ulcers, evaluating the effects related to the use of a platelet-rich plasma combined with fat tissue.
Hypertonic Cardiopulmonary Bypass Primes and Endothelial Damage
The objective of this study was to investigate whether hypertonic hyperosmolar primes solution (HHPS), with an osmolarity of 2300 mOsmol/L, causes endothelial damage/loss.