Modified Ultrafiltration Reduces Postoperative Morbidity After Cavopulmonary Connection Theodore C Koutlas, J.William Gaynor, Susan C Nicolson, James M Steven, Gil Wernovsky, Thomas L Spray The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Volume 64, Issue 1, Pages 37-43 (July 1997) DOI: 10.1016/S0003-4975(97)00505-5
Fig. 1 Mean perioperative blood use for the modified ultrafiltration (MUF) and the control (nonmodified ultrafiltration; Non-MUF) groups. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 1997 64, 37-43DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(97)00505-5)
Fig. 2 Mean postoperative blood loss (chest tubes) for the modified ultrafiltration (MUF) and the control (nonmodified ultrafiltration; Non-MUF) groups. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 1997 64, 37-43DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(97)00505-5)
Fig. 3 Average hematocrit levels during the course of admission for the modified ultrafiltration (MUF) and the control (nonmodified ultrafiltration (Non-MUF) groups. (D/C = discharge; POD = postoperative day; Post-op = postoperative; Pre-op = preoperative.) The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 1997 64, 37-43DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(97)00505-5)
Fig. 4 Incidence of postoperative pleural and pericardial effusions that required drainage. (MUF = modified ultrafiltration; Non-MUF = nonmodified ultrafiltration; SVC-PA = superior cavopulmonary connection.) The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 1997 64, 37-43DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(97)00505-5)