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Autotransfusion during aorto-iliac surgery.

J Duchateau1, A Nevelsteen, R Suy

  • 1Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital, Leuven, Belgium.

European Journal of Vascular Surgery
|August 1, 1990
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The Solcotrans system effectively salvaged red blood cells (RBCs) during autotransfusion in abdominal aortic surgery, maintaining excellent oxygen-carrying capacity with minimal RBC damage. This method reduced the need for homologous blood transfusions.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Autotransfusion is crucial for minimizing homologous blood use in major surgeries.
  • Assessing the quality and function of salvaged red blood cells (RBCs) is vital for patient safety.
  • The Solcotrans system is a device designed for intraoperative blood salvage and autotransfusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Solcotrans autotransfusion system.
  • To assess the quality and functional integrity of salvaged RBCs.
  • To determine the impact on patient hemodynamics and renal function.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 10 patients undergoing elective abdominal aortic surgery.
  • Utilized the Solcotrans system for intraoperative blood salvage.

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  • Analyzed salvaged RBC parameters including hemoglobin, hematocrit, 2,3-DPG, and reduced glutathione.
  • Monitored patient hemoglobin, hematocrit, coagulation status (DIC), and renal function.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully salvaged a mean of 999.5 ml of blood (up to 64% of total loss).
    • Maintained excellent erythrocyte oxygen-carrying capacity with minimal mechanical/functional RBC damage.
    • Hemoglobin and hematocrit decreased within acceptable limits; renal function remained unaffected.
    • No evidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The Solcotrans system is effective for autotransfusion in abdominal aortic surgery, preserving RBC quality and function.
    • It significantly reduces the need for homologous blood during surgery, though not entirely eliminated postoperatively.
    • The system is user-friendly, technically reliable, and associated with no adverse clinical events.