Blood loss during three column osteotomies: influence on outcomes and mitigation strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Three column osteotomies (3CO) are a powerful tool for the correction of rigid sagittal spinal deformities. However, 3CO surgeries are technically demanding procedures that are associated with prolonged operative times, large amounts of intraoperative blood loss, and high rates of post-operative neurological and medical complications. The purpose of this retrospective cross-sectional study is to delineate the effects of blood loss, blood transfusion, and tranexamic acid use on perioperative outcomes following 3CO.

Methods

Patients undergoing 3CO between 2014 and 2021 were identified using current procedural terminology (CPT) codes, and charts were reviewed for demographics, surgical characteristics, and post-operative length of stay (LOS). Statistical analysis inc

SUBMITTER: Wathen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467270 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature