title: The influence of cardiopulmonary bypass and autotransfusion on platelet count.
abstract: A pilot study was carried out to determine whether autotransfusion increased the platelet count. Although only a small series was involved significant increases were shown.
mesh_terms: D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D006801:Humans; D010976:Platelet Count