Blood loss in adult spinal surgery

Eur Spine J. 2004 Oct;13 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S3-5. doi: 10.1007/s00586-004-0753-x. Epub 2004 Jun 10.

Abstract

Spinal surgery in adults can vary from simple to complex and can also have variable anticipated surgical blood loss. There are several factors that can put patients at increased risk for greater intraoperative blood loss. These factors, including a review of the literature, will be discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Loss, Surgical*
  • Blood Transfusion / statistics & numerical data*
  • Blood Transfusion, Autologous / statistics & numerical data
  • Hemostasis, Surgical
  • Humans
  • Osteotomy / adverse effects
  • Reoperation
  • Risk Factors
  • Spinal Fusion / adverse effects*
  • Spinal Fusion / methods
  • Spine / surgery*
  • Transfusion Reaction