European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Sep 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe influence of homologous blood transfusion on immunity and clinical outcome in aortic surgery.
To evaluate the influence of homologous blood transfusion on immune responses and post-operative morbidity in aortic surgery. ⋯ Homologous transfusion increased the inflammatory response to aortic surgery and was associated with mortality.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Sep 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialDacron vs. polytetrafluoroethylene grafts for femoropopliteal bypass: a prospective randomised multicentre trial.
To compare the patency of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) and unsealed knitted Dacron femoro-popliteal bypasses. ⋯ PTFE and Dacron are equally suitable for femoro-popliteal bypass.