Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatr Anaesth
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2017
Incidence and predictors of massive bleeding in children undergoing liver transplantation: A single-center retrospective analysis.
Liver transplantation represents a major surgery involving a highly vascular organ. Reports defining the scope of bleeding in pediatric liver transplants are few. ⋯ Pediatric liver transplantation is associated with substantial blood loss and a significant blood product transfusion burden. A 43% incidence of massive bleeding is reported. Further efforts are needed to improve bleeding management in this high-risk population.