title: Hemodilution in orthognathic surgery.
abstract: The patient population for elective orthognathic surgery usually comprises young, healthy patients, in whom homologous blood transfusions should be avoided. Homologous transfusion poses substantial, potentially preventable risks to this patient population. In addition to autologous predonation, acute intentional hemodilution is an alternative that potentially avoids the use of homologous blood. Indications and contraindications for its use as well as initial results in two patients are presented. Further data and experience are required before this technique can be recommended for routine use.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.
authors: B E
authors: BE
authors: Partnoy
authors: K L
authors: KL
authors: Fridrich
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Buckley
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Murray
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous; D005260:Female; D006438:Hemodilution; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D010027:Osteotomy; D011300:Preoperative Care; D065227:Transfusion Reaction