Allogeneic blood transfusion and prognosis following total hip replacement: a population-based follow up study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Allogeneic red blood cell transfusion is frequently used in total hip replacement surgery (THR). However, data on the prognosis of transfused patients are sparse. In this study we compared the risk of complications following THR in t...

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Main Authors: Overgaard Soren, Mehnert Frank, Pedersen Alma B, Johnsen Soren P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/167