Incidence and predictors of massive bleeding in children undergoing liver transplantation: A single-center retrospective analysis.
Benjamin KloeselPete G KovatsisDavid FaraoniVanessa YoungHeung Bae KimKhashayar VakiliSusan M GoobiePublished in: Paediatric anaesthesia (2017)
Pediatric liver transplantation is associated with substantial blood loss and a significant blood product transfusion burden. A 43% incidence of massive bleeding is reported. Further efforts are needed to improve bleeding management in this high-risk population.