Antifibrinolytic agents for reducing blood loss in scoliosis surgery in children.

A, Tzortzopoulou; MS, Cepeda; R, Schumann; DB, Carr

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006883.pub2

Public

Antifibrinolytic agents for reducing blood loss in scoliosis surgery in children.

Shared by NobleBlocks on Jul 16, 2008 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Tzortzopoulou A

Cepeda MS

Schumann R

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Scoliosis surgery is often associated with substantial blood loss and potential detrimental effects in children. Antifibrinolytic agents are often used to reduce perioperative blood loss. Clinical trials have evaluated their effect in children undergoing surgical correction of sco...

Discussions