Liposuction: blood loss and autotransfusion.
Blood loss usually is not clinically significant during liposuction, but the need for transfusion increases with the amount of tissue removed. Autologous blood donations in preparation for significant blood loss are widely accepted by patients and physicians.
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Department of Surgery, Baltimore County General Hospital.
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D001771:Blood Banks; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic