Removal of hemangiosarcoma cells from canine blood with a cell salvage system and leukocyte reduction filter

ConclusionIOCS combined with LRF processing is able to remove cultured HSA cells from canine blood. The addition of LRF to IOCS may allow application of IOCS in dogs with HSA.
Clinical significanceA combination of IOCS and LRF processing may provide an alternative to allogeneic blood transfusion in dogs with hemoabdomen due to HSA.

Source: Veterinary Surgery - December 16, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Brittany Ciepluch, Heather Wilson ‐Robles, Gwendolyn Levine, Roger Smith, Gus A. Wright, Tasha Miller, Maureen T. O'Brien, Kelley M. Thieman Mankin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research