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Reinfusion of mediastinal blood after heart surgery. (opens new window)

Martin J, Robitaille D, Perrault LP, Pellerin M, Pagé P, Searle N, Cartier R, Hébert Y, Pelletier LC, Thaler HT, Carrier M.

Source‎: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2000;120(3):499-504.

Indexed‎: PubMed 10962411

DOI‎: 10.1067/mtc.2000.108691

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10962411 (opens new window)

Safety and efficacy of perioperative cell salvage and autotransfusion after coronary artery bypass grafting: a randomized trial. (opens new window)

Murphy GJ, Allen SM, Unsworth-White J, Lewis CT, Dalrymple-Hay MJ.

Source‎: Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77(5):1553-9.

Indexed‎: PubMed 15111142

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.10.045

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15111142 (opens new window)

Reduction of allogeneic red blood cell usage during cardiac surgery by an integrated intra- and postoperative blood salvage strategy: results of a randomized comparison. (opens new window)

Weltert L, Nardella S, Rondinelli MB, Pierelli L, De Paulis R.

Source‎: Transfusion 2013;53(4):790-7.

Indexed‎: PubMed 22882381

DOI‎: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2012.03836.x

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22882381 (opens new window)

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