Gelatine matrix with human thrombin decreases blood loss in adolescents undergoing posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis A MULTICENTRE, RANDOMISED CLINICAL TRIAL - UTU Research Portal

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Gelatine matrix with human thrombin decreases blood loss in adolescents undergoing posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis A MULTICENTRE, RANDOMISED CLINICAL TRIAL

Authors: Helenius I, Keskinen H, Syvanen J, Lukkarinen H, Mattila M, Valipakka J, Pajulo O

Publisher: BRITISH EDITORIAL SOC BONE JOINT SURGERY

Publication year: 2016

Journal: Bone and Joint Journal

Journal name in source: BONE & JOINT JOURNAL

Journal acronym: BONE JOINT J

Volume: 98B

Issue: 3

First page : 395

Last page: 401

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 2049-4394

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.98B3.36344(external)

Abstract

Take home message: A randomised clinical trial showed that gelatine matrix with human thrombin decreases intra-operative blood loss by 30% when added to traditional surgical haemostatic methods in adolescents undergoing posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis.