Effects of Blood Products on Nosocomial Infections in Liver Transplant Recipients
Articles > Article · 2013
Authors: Sevda Ozkardesler, Vildan Avkan-Oguz, Mert Akan, Tarkan Unek, Mucahit Ozbilgin, Reci MESERİ DALAK, Meltem Cimen, Sedat Karademir
EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL TRANSPLANTATION, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2013, vol 11, pp 530-536
Summary
Objectives: Infection is the most severe complication after an organ transplant. Blood cell transfusion is an independent risk factor for adverse events, including infection in the recipient. This study sought to evaluate the effect of blood product transfusions on nosocomial infections in liver transplant patients.