Pediatric neurosurgery
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Pediatric neurosurgery · Jul 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe Influence of hair shave on the infection rate in neurosurgery. A prospective study.
To investigate whether not shaving hair in neurosurgical operations carries an increased infection rate. ⋯ This study confirms our clinical experience that no hair shave is a good alternative to the traditional hair shaving approach, allowing patients to enjoy the psychological benefits of undisturbed body image while recovering from major surgery.
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Pediatric neurosurgery · Jul 2001
Comparative StudyAbnormal coagulation during pediatric craniofacial surgery.
This prospective study of children undergoing major craniofacial surgery was undertaken to determine whether abnormal hemostasis occurred and to characterize any coagulopathy found. ⋯ Children transfused with PRBC during craniosynostosis repair can become coagulopathic from coagulation factor depletion when hemorrhage approaches 1.5 times estimated blood volume.