Sterility and Performance of Open and Closed Extracorporeal Circuits After Long-Term Dry-Wet Setups

The Effects of Various Leukocyte Filtration Strategies in Cardiac Surgery

The aim of this study is to systematically review the available evidence on leukocyte filtration in cardiac surgery, focusing on its effect on systemic inflammation and whether this has influenced clinical outcomes.

Leukocyte Depleting Filter Attenuates Myocardial Injury During Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

The aim of the present study was to evaluate in a prospective, randomized study, the value of leukocyte depleting filter in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass surgery.