Thrombotic and Infectious Morbidity Are Associated with Transfusion in Posterior Spine Fusion

ConclusionOur data demonstrate risk-adjusted and transfusion dose-related increases in perioperative morbidity, with thrombotic and infectious events being the most common.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11420-017-9545-9

Source: HSS Journal - February 13, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

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