Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Andrea Calvo

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• Research Article
  Prophylactic Use of Fresh Frozen Plasma in Patients Undergoing Liver Resection: Does it Make any Sense?
  Author(s): Andrea Calvo, Angel Caballero, Rueda J, Raquel Risco, Cubas G, Blasi A, Balust J, Taura P and Martinez-Palli GAndrea Calvo, Angel Caballero, Rueda J, Raquel Risco, Cubas G, Blasi A, Balust J, Taura P and Martinez-Palli G
  
  Background: The use of fresh frozen plasma in liver resection has recently been questioned due to the lack of supportive evidence. The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical impact of a transfusion protocol implemented in our Institution based on the avoidance of prophylactic use of plasma. Methods: 172 adult undergone liver resection were analyzed retrospectively: 104 (study group) underwent surgery between 1/1/2012 and 06/30/2013 and 68 during 2009 (historic group). Prior to the implementation of this protocol in 2009, the prophylactic administration of plasma was a practice in cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic patients when major liver resection was performed. Results: Clinical characteristics, indication and type of resection were similar in both groups. The median of blood loss during surgery was similar. The new.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6148.1000468

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