Publications by authors named "Mannar R"

Background: Blood loss and transfusion requirement are major determinants of mortality and morbidity following liver resection. This study was prompted by the observation that blood loss was excessive when the inferior vena cava (IVC) was distended, and determined whether a correlation exists between blood loss and pressure within the IVC during liver resection.

Methods: A 6-month prospective study was conducted on 20 consecutive patients undergoing liver resection in which two variables were measured, the pressure within the retrohepatic part of the IVC and blood loss during resection.

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