[Role of immunologic reactions in the development, prevention and treatment of postoperative anemia]

On the basis of an analysis of immunological and hematological indices the authors have shown the role of activation of physiological hemolysis, immunization of the organism by erythrocyte antigens, inhibition of erythropoiesis due to intoxication and massive hemotransfusions in the development of early and late anemias after operations for congenital and acquired heart diseases under conditions of the artificial blood circulation. The authors propose recommendations for the prevention of such anemias.