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Autohemotransfusions were used at 120 patients before surgery and in first day after it. Control group of patients was treated with donor blood components. Level of hemoglobin and hematocrit was controlled in both groups. It was demonstrated that these parameters returned to normal level on 5-7 days earlier at the patients of study group (with autohemotransfusions) than at ones of control group.
Autohemotransfusions were used at 120 patients before surgery and in first day after it. Control group of patients was treated with donor blood components. Level of hemoglobin and hematocrit was controlled in both groups. It was demonstrated that these parameters returned to normal level on 5-7 days earlier at the patients of study group (with autohemotransfusions) than at ones of control group.
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