European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Multicenter Study
Predeposit autologous donation in spinal surgery: a multicentre study.
Allogeneic blood transfusions (ABT) are often necessary in elective spine surgery because of perioperative blood loss. Preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) has emerged as the principal means to avoid or reduce the need for ABT. Consequently, a multicentre study was conducted to determine the yield and efficacy of PABD in spine surgery and the possible role of recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) in facilitating PABD. ⋯ Therefore, despite the limitations of this retrospective study, we feel that PABD is an excellent alternative to ABT in spine surgery. However, the effectiveness of PABD may be enhanced if associated with other blood-saving techniques.