Journal of neuro-oncology
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Journal of neuro-oncology · Nov 2008
Blood loss and short-term outcome of infants undergoing brain tumour removal.
To evaluate perioperative management, early outcomes and hemocoagulative disorders in infants up to 1 year old, undergoing neurosurgery for brain tumors removal. ⋯ We illustrated the relationships between intraoperative blood loss, transfusions and haemostatic impairment in babies following brain tumor removal. Youngest infants had the higher risk to experience hemocoagulative disorders. These infants showed significantly higher impact on the global PICU burden of care, as represented by the need of mechanical ventilation, cardiovascular support and PICU length of stay.