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[Efficacy of modified ultrafiltration in reoperation for valvular disease]
M Kamada1, K Niibori, H Akimoto
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.
Abstract:
We evaluated the efficacy of modified ultrafiltration (MUF) in reoperation for valvular disease. Fourteen patients were divide into two groups consisting of a control group (n = 6) and a MUF group (n = 8). MUF was carried out for fifteen minutes immediately after the completion of cardiopulmonary bypass. The blood flow through the ultrafilter was 300 ml/min and about 1,200 ml of water was removed. The hematocrit elevated significantly from 25% to 31% in the MUF group (p < 0.05). The percentage of the increase in body weight after the operation in the MUF group was significantly less than that in the control group (3.3 +/- 3.1% vs 8.3 +/- 4.3%, p < 0.05). The PaO2/FIO2 after the operation in the MUF group was significantly higher than that in the control group (376 +/- 125 mmHg vs 242 +/- 79 mmHg, p < 0.05). The duration of mechanical ventilation in the MUF group was significantly less than that in the control group (1.1 +/- 1.1 days vs 5.3 +/- 3.3 days, p < 0.05). In conclusion, MUF is useful to hemoconcentrate, reduce postoperative body weight gain and promote early recovery of pulmonary function in reoperation for valvular disease.
Insights
Modified ultrafiltration (MUF) effectively hemoconcentrates blood and reduces fluid overload in patients undergoing reoperation for valvular disease. This technique promotes faster recovery of pulmonary function and decreases mechanical ventilation duration.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Renal Replacement Therapy
Context:
- Reoperation for valvular heart disease often involves complex procedures with significant fluid shifts.
- Managing fluid balance and pulmonary function post-cardiopulmonary bypass is critical for patient outcomes.
- Modified ultrafiltration (MUF) is a technique to remove excess fluid during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of modified ultrafiltration (MUF) in patients undergoing reoperation for valvular disease.
- To assess the impact of MUF on hemoconcentration, postoperative fluid balance, and pulmonary function.
Summary:
- Fourteen patients were divided into control (n=6) and MUF (n=8) groups. MUF removed approximately 1,200 ml of water post-cardiopulmonary bypass.
- The MUF group showed a significant increase in hematocrit (25% to 31%) and less body weight gain (3.3% vs 8.3%).
- Postoperative PaO2/FIO2 was significantly higher (376 vs 242 mmHg) and mechanical ventilation duration shorter (1.1 vs 5.3 days) in the MUF group.
Impact:
- MUF is a valuable tool for hemoconcentration and reducing postoperative fluid overload in reoperative valvular surgery.
- Early recovery of pulmonary function, indicated by improved oxygenation and reduced ventilation time, is observed with MUF.
- This technique may improve patient outcomes by mitigating complications associated with fluid imbalance after cardiac surgery.