Synchronous autotransfusion during cesarean hysterectomy.

Hatfield, Tamera; Kraus, Heidi; McConnell, Douglas; Nageotte, Michael · Am J Obstet Gynecol · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Placenta accreta is associated with major morbidities including massive hemorrhage. We report a cesarean hysterectomy for placenta accreta with synchronous autotransfusion using a standard cardiopulmonary bypass machine. This technique requires complete intraoperative heparinization yet has the advantage of autotransfusion of autologous clotting factors and platelets in addition to red blood cells.

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