Advantages of Autologous Blood Transfusion in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass

Ela Y., Emmiler M., Kocogullari C. U., Terzi Y., Sivaci R. G., Cekirdekci A.

HEART SURGERY FORUM, vol.12, no.5, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1532/hsf98.20081115
  • Journal Name: HEART SURGERY FORUM
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: In this randomized controlled study, we investigated the effects of autologous Hemobag blood transfusion (AHBT) and allogenic blood transfusion (ABT) in off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery.