[Reducing the need in donor blood in reconstructive surgery of the aorta: using a Cell Saver apparatus].

The possibility of using a Cell Saver "Sequestra 1000" apparatus (Medtronics) for reducing the need for donor blood in reconstructive surgery for aortic aneurism was evaluated within the case study. Thirty-seven patients, who were made different reconstructive procedures on the ascending and abdominal aorta, were examined. Twelve patients with aneurism in the ascending aorta section (AAS) and with insufficiency of the aortal valve were made prosthesis of AAS and aortal valve under extracorporeal circulation (AEC).