Comparison of dextran and albumin on blood coagulation in patients undergoing major gynaecological surgery

Abstract Background Hydroxyethyl starches have been withdrawn from the European market. In Sweden, dextran was the main colloid until 2000, when starches overtook the market. After the recent 6S-trial, it was suggested that dextran could be reinstituted, but concerns for greater coagulopathy, bleedi...

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Main Authors: Johann Sigurjonsson, David Hedman, Peter Bansch, Ulf Schött
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Perioperative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13741-018-0100-0