Postoperative peritoneal blood salvage with autotransfusion after hepatic trauma.
Postoperative peritoneal blood salvage with autotransfusion is technically feasible and may serve as an adjunctive measure in the management of severely injured patients with hepatic trauma and nonmechanical hemorrhage. Its effectiveness and ultimate place in the care of patients with trauma will be determined only after continued study.
Reiner
D S
DS
Department of Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset.
Tortolani
A J
AJ
D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000379:methods*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care