[Intraoperative autotransfusion of traumatic hemoperitoneum in emergency surgery]

J Chir (Paris). 1988 Feb;125(2):92-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The système à lavage globulaire was used for intraoperative auto-transfusion of adult patients with traumatic hemoperitoneum. This method provides a rapid supply of blood of large amount and of quality superior to that supplied by a blood-bank: a massive autologous transfusion carries less risk of complications than a homologous transfusion. Although this procedure is without risk to patients it is essential to comply with its contraindications (rupture of a hollow organ for the septic risk and existence of a neoplasm for the dissemination risk) and also its precautions in use, mainly the combined use of frozen fresh plasma beyond a certain autotransfused quantity of blood (about 1,200 cc). This latter problem of supplementary supply of coagulation factor is identical to that raised by massive homologous transfusion.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / therapy*
  • Blood Coagulation Tests
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Blood Transfusion, Autologous*
  • Emergencies
  • Erythrocyte Deformability
  • Hemoperitoneum*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Care / methods