Effect of Graft Material on Red Blood Cell Loss Following Aortic Surgery

Abstract

It has been suggested that red blood cell loss after abdominal aortic grafting is influenced by the type of synthetic graft used. A prospective randomized study was done to compare red blood cell loss during the peri-operative period in patients receiving Dacron (Meadox Woven Double Velour) and PTFE (Gore-Tex) grafts. A total of 25 patients (13 Dacron, 12 PTFE) were studied including 21 with abdominal aortic aneurysms, and 4 with aorto-iliac occlusive disease. Despite inherent differences in graft material, there were no significant differences in intraoperative or postoperative red blood cell loss, or in the number of homologous units of liquid preserved red blood cells transfused.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 23, 1990
Accession Number
ADA360187

Entities

People

  • C. R. Valeri
  • Jay B. Fisher
  • Jeanne E. Doyle
  • Jonathan Woodson
  • Richard C. Dennis

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aneurysm
  • Arteries
  • Biomedical Research
  • Blood
  • Blood Cells
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Blood Volume
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Navy
  • Risk Factors
  • Schools
  • Surgery

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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