Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Coagulopathy in Paediatric Patients: The Role of Platelets in Postoperative Bleeding. A Preliminary Study
Postoperative bleeding in children undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB was linked to younger age, longer CPB duration and significant postoperative reduction in platelet count and function. Larger studies are needed to confirm our results and define strategies to reduce postoperative bleeding in these patients.