Joseph M. Lombardi

Cell Saver Use is Not Associated With Increased Morbidity But Reflects Transfusion Burden in Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study

STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. INTRODUCTION: Cell saver (CS) is widely used in spinal fusion to reduce exposure to allogeneic transfusion, which carries risks such as infection and prolonged hospitalization. Pediatric spinal fusion is frequently associated with signifi...