International journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Is postoperative cell salvage necessary in total hip or knee replacement? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether there are hematological or clinical differences with the use of postoperative cell salvage after total knee (TKR) and hip replacement (THR). ⋯ The results strengthen the fact that postoperative cell salvage is effective and safe to reduce the rate of transfusion after TKR and THR. As the relatively poor methodological quality and heterogeneity, further research is needed to confirm its safety and cost-effectiveness.