Aprotinin and classic wound drainage are unnecessary in total hip replacement a prospective randomized trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Classic wound drainage is still common in hip replacement but its benefit is doubtful. The role of systemic administration of proteinase inhibitors like aprotinin to avoid perioperative blood loss is still unclear.</p> <p>...

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Main Authors: Fleischmann F, Matuschek C, Orth K, Gerber PA, Mota R, Knoefel WT, Peiper M, Schick M, van Griensven M, Bdlke E, Fleischmann W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/16/1/20