Blood loss predictive factors and transfusion practice during percutaneous nephrolithotomy of kidney stones: a prospective study [version 1; referees: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

Objectives Bleeding is the most common complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Injudicious transfusion is frequently performed in current practice, even though it is not always needed. This study aimed to identify the predictive factors of blood loss in the PCNL procedure and evaluate t...

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Main Authors: Firtantyo Adi Syahputra, Ponco Birowo, Nur Rasyid, Faisal Abdi Matondang, Endrika Noviandrini, Maruto Harjanggi Huseini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-06-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/5-1550/v1