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Preliminary investigation of high-dose tranexamic acid for controlling intraoperative blood loss in patients undergoing spine correction surgery. Spine J 2015; 15:647-54. [PMID: 25457470 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2014.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2012] [Revised: 11/08/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT With a significant increase in the number and complexity of spinal deformity corrective surgeries, blood loss, often requiring massive intraoperative transfusions, becomes a major limiting factor during surgery. This scenario is particularly during posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR), where extensive intraoperative blood loss may pose a major risk to the patient, preventing smooth execution of the procedure. Tranexamic Acid (TXA) has been used in cardiac and orthopedic surgeries, including major spinal surgeries, to reduce blood loss and transfusion requirements for decades. PURPOSE To assess the efficacy and safety of high doses of TXA in posterior spinal deformity corrective surgery, including PVCR procedures. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study from a single institution. PATIENT SAMPLE Fifty-nine patients (age range 7 to 46 years old) with spinal deformities undergoing spinal corrective surgeries were included. The patients were divided into two groups: the TXA group (total of 26 patients, including 8 PVCR patients) and the control group (total of 33 patients, including 9 PVCR patients). OUTCOME MEASURES The analyzed outcome measures included estimated intraoperative blood loss, real blood loss (RBL; blood loss/blood volume×100%), blood transfusion requirements, coagulation parameters, complete blood count, liver function, and renal function. Lower limb vein thrombus, symptomatic pulmonary embolism, symptomatic myocardial infarction, seizures, and acute renal failure were also recorded. METHODS Before skin incision, the patients in the TXA group received an intravenous loading dose of 100 mg/Kg over a 20-minute period, followed by a maintenance infusion of 10 mg/Kg/h until skin closure was completed. The patients in the control group received saline infusion of a similar volume. Statistics included estimated intraoperative blood loss, RBL, blood transfusion requirements, coagulation parameters, complete blood count, liver function, and renal function. All patients in this study were also carefully monitored for consciousness level, breathing status, chest tightness or pain, and urine output after surgery. These were done to detect the presence or absence of pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, seizures, and acute renal failure. Patients treated with TXA were examined via vascular ultrasound before and after surgery. RESULTS There were no significant differences in the demographic or surgical traits between the two groups. The blood loss of the patients in the TXA group was 2,441±1,666 mL, whereas that of the control group patients was 4,789±4,719 mL. The difference was statistically significant (p<.05). The average RBL of the patients in the TXA group was 80.6%±49.6% versus 160.8%±163.1% in the control group (p<.05). The blood transfusion requirements for the patients in the TXA group were significantly less than that in the control group (p<.05). Blood loss, RBL, and blood transfusion requirements were all significantly lower in the TXA group, compared with the control group among both PVCR patients and non-PVCR patients. In the TXA group, there was an average of 57.4% reduced blood loss in patients who received PVCR and 39.8% in patients not receiving PVCR. There were no differences in liver and renal functions between the TXA and control groups. There was no lower limb vein thrombus, symptomatic myocardial infarction, symptomatic pulmonary embolism, seizures, or acute renal failure reported in the TXA group. CONCLUSIONS In our study, high doses of TXA have been shown to effectively control blood loss and reduce the transfusion requirement. This effect was more apparent in patients receiving PVCR. No adverse drug reaction was recorded in the study. In the future, prospective randomized controlled trials to validate our results will be necessary. Future studies conducted on older patient cohort may also be necessary to confirm the safety of extending the use of TXA to the older patients.
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Dong W, Lv B, Wei F, Yang L. Recombinant bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor protects the liver from carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic injury in rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2013; 51:1298-1303. [PMID: 23855331 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2013.789537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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CONTEXT Bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor (BPTI) has been reported to relieve liver ischemia-reperfusion-induced injury in rats. OBJECTIVE This study was designed to determine whether the recombinant BPTI (rBPTI) can prevent the chronic liver injury induced by CCl4 in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty male Wistar rats were divided into five groups. Rats were treated with 40% CCl4 at a dose of 2 ml/kg body weight twice a week subcutaneously for 12 weeks. In the 8th week, they were administered intraperitoneally with rBPTI (80 MU/kg), BPTI (80 MU/kg) or hepatocyte growth-promoting factor (pHGF; 100 mg/kg) daily for the next 4 weeks. RESULTS rBPTI significantly prevented the disruption of liver function of alanine aminotransferase (ALT; 172.7 ± 18.16 versus 141.2 ± 15.28, p=0.003), aspartate aminotransferase (AST; 225.10 ± 36.54 versus 170.06 ± 27.14, p=0.007) and hydroxyproline (Hyp; 1.14 ± 0.27 versus 0.62 ± 0.17, p=0.001). rBPTI significantly decreased the level of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS; 1.15 ± 0.16 versus 0.87 ± 0.15, p=0.003) and increased the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD; 6.07 ± 0.95 versus 7.75 ± 1.12, p=0.007). rBPTI reduced the production of cytokines of IL-1β and TGF-β. The hepatocyte necrosis, fibrosis, fatty degeneration and inflammatory cell infiltration were ameliorated by rBPTI administration. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that rBPTI exerted a hepatoprotective effect on chronic liver fibrosis induced by CCl4, which suggests that rBPTI may have the potential application for chronic liver injury induced by drugs metabolism and toxic substances.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tianjin Hongqiao Hospital, Tianjin, PR China
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Gurusamy KS, Pissanou T, Pikhart H, Vaughan J, Burroughs AK, Davidson BR. Methods to decrease blood loss and transfusion requirements for liver transplantation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011; 2011:CD009052. [PMID: 22161443 PMCID: PMC8939250 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009052.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Excessive blood loss and increased blood transfusion requirements may have significant impact on the short-term and long-term outcomes after liver transplantation. OBJECTIVES To compare the potential benefits and harms of different methods of decreasing blood loss and blood transfusion requirements during liver transplantation. SEARCH METHODS We searched The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials in The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Science Citation Index Expanded, and metaRegister of Controlled Trials until September 2011. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all randomised clinical trials that were performed to compare various methods of decreasing blood loss and blood transfusion requirements during liver transplantation. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently identified the trials and extracted the data. We analysed the data with both the fixed-effect and the random-effects model using RevMan Analysis. For each outcome we calculated the risk ratio (RR), mean difference (MD), or standardised mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) based on available data analysis. We also conducted network meta-analysis. MAIN RESULTS We included 33 trials involving 1913 patients. The sample size in the trials varied from 8 to 209 participants. The interventions included pharmacological interventions (aprotinin, tranexamic acid, epsilon amino caproic acid, antithrombin 3, recombinant factor (rFvIIa), oestrogen, prostaglandin, epinephrine), blood substitutes (blood components rather than whole blood, hydroxy-ethyl starch, thromboelastography), and cardiovascular interventions (low central venous pressure). All the trials were of high risk of bias. Primary outcomes were reported in at least two trials for the following comparisons: aprotinin versus control, tranexamic acid versus control, recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) versus control, and tranexamic acid versus aprotinin. There were no significant differences in the 60-day mortality (3 trials; 6/161 (3.7%) in the aprotinin group versus 8/119 (6.7%) in the control group; RR 0.52; 95% CI 0.18 to 1.45), primary graft non-function (2 trials; 0/128 (0.0%) in the aprotinin group versus 4/89 (4.5%) in the control group; RR 0.15; 95% CI 0.02 to 1.25), retransplantation (3 trials; 2/256 (0.8%) in the aprotinin group versus 12/178 (6.7%) in the control group; RR 0.21; 95% CI 0.02 to 1.79), or thromboembolic episodes (3 trials; 4/161 (2.5%) in the aprotinin group versus 5/119 (4.2%) in the control group; RR 0.59; 95% CI 0.19 to 1.84) between the aprotinin and control groups. There were no significant differences in the 60-day mortality (3 trials; 4/83 (4.8%) in the tranexamic acid group versus 5/56 (8.9%) in the control group; RR 0.55; 95% CI 0.17 to 1.76), retransplantation (2 trials; 3/41 (7.3%) in the tranexamic acid group versus 3/36 (8.3%) in the control group; RR 0.79; 95% CI 0.18 to 3.48), or thromboembolic episodes (5 trials; 5/103 (4.9%) in the tranexamic acid group versus 1/76 (1.3%) in the control group; RR 2.20; 95% CI 0.38 to 12.64) between the tranexamic acid and control groups. There were no significant differences in the 60-day mortality (3 trials; 8/195 (4.1%) in the recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) group versus 2/91 (2.2%) in the control group; RR 1.51; 95% CI 0.33 to 6.95), thromboembolic episodes (2 trials; 24/185 (13.0%) in the rFVIIa group versus 8/81 (9.9%) in the control group; RR 1.38; 95% CI 0.65 to 2.91), or serious adverse events (2 trials; 90/185 (48.6%) in the rFVIIa group versus 30/81 (37.0%) in the control group; RR 1.30; 95% CI 0.94 to 1.78) between the rFVIIa and control groups. There were no significant differences in the 60-day mortality (2 trials; 6/91 (6.6%) in the tranexamic acid group versus 1/87 (1.1%) in the aprotinin group; RR 4.12; 95% CI 0.71 to 23.76) or thromboembolic episodes (2 trials; 4/91 (4.4%) in the tranexamic acid group versus 2/87 (2.3%) in the aprotinin group; RR 1.97; 95% CI 0.37 to 10.37) between the tranexamic acid and aprotinin groups. The remaining outcomes in the above comparisons and the remaining comparisons included only only trial under the primary outcome or the outcome was not reported at all in the trials. There were no significant differences in the mortality, primary graft non-function, graft failure, retransplantation, thromboembolic episodes, or serious adverse events in any of these comparisons. However, the confidence intervals were wide, and it is not possible to reach any conclusion on the safety of the interventions. None of the trials reported the quality of life in patients.Secondary outcomes were reported in at least two trials for the following comparisons - aprotinin versus control, tranexamic acid versus control, rFVIIa versus control, thromboelastography versus control, and tranexamic acid versus aprotinin. There was significantly lower allogeneic blood transfusion requirements in the aprotinin group than the control group (8 trials; 185 patients in aprotinin group and 190 patients in control group; SMD -0.61; 95% CI -0.82 to -0.40). There were no significant differences in the allogeneic blood transfusion requirements between the tranexamic acid and control groups (4 trials; 93 patients in tranexamic acid group and 66 patients in control group; SMD -0.27; 95% CI -0.59 to 0.06); rFVIIa and control groups (2 trials; 141 patients in rFVIIa group and 80 patients in control group; SMD -0.05; 95% CI -0.32 to 0.23); thromboelastography and control groups (2 trials; 31 patients in thromboelastography group and 31 patients in control group; SMD -0.73; 95% CI -1.69 to 0.24); or between the tranexamic acid and aprotinin groups (3 trials; 101 patients in tranexamic acid group and 97 patients in aprotinin group; SMD -0.09; 95% CI -0.36 to 0.19). The remaining outcomes in the above comparisons and the remaining comparisons included only only trial under the primary outcome or the outcome was not reported at all in the trials. There were no significant differences in the blood loss, transfusion requirements, hospital stay, or intensive care unit stay in most of the comparisons. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Aprotinin, recombinant factor VIIa, and thromboelastography groups may potentially reduce blood loss and transfusion requirements. However, risks of systematic errors (bias) and risks of random errors (play of chance) hamper the confidence in this conclusion. We need further well-designed randomised trials with low risk of systematic error and low risk of random errors before these interventions can be supported or refuted.
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- Royal Free Campus, UCL Medical SchoolDepartment of SurgeryRoyal Free Hospital,Pond StreetLondonUKNW3 2QG
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- Royal Free Hampstead NHS Foundation Trust8th Floor South, Hepatology OfficePond StreetLondonUKNW3 2QG
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- University College LondonEpidemiology & Public Health, Division of Population Health1‐19 Torrington PlaceLondonUKWC1E 7HB
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- Royal Free Campus, UCL Medical SchoolDepartment of SurgeryRoyal Free Hospital,Pond StreetLondonUKNW3 2QG
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- Royal Free Hampstead NHS Foundation TrustSheila Sherlock Liver CentrePond StreetHampsteadLondonUKNW3 2QG
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- Royal Free Campus, UCL Medical SchoolDepartment of SurgeryRoyal Free Hospital,Pond StreetLondonUKNW3 2QG
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Aprotinin versus tranexamic acid during liver transplantation: impact on blood product requirements and survival. Transplantation 2011; 91:1273-8. [PMID: 21617589 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0b013e31821ab9f8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Historically, orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) has been associated with major blood loss and the need for blood product transfusions. Activation of the fibrinolytic system can contribute significantly to bleeding. Prophylactic administration of antifibrinolytic agents was found to reduce blood loss. METHODS The efficacy of two antifibrinolytic compounds--aprotinin (AP) and tranexamic acid (TA)--was compared in OLT. Four hundred consecutive OLTs were studied: 300 patients received AP and 100 received TA. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of intraoperative transfusion requirement and 1-year patient mortality. RESULTS There was no intergroup difference in intraoperative blood loss (1082±1056 vs. 1007±790 mL), red blood cell transfusion per patient (0.5±1.4 vs. 0.5±1.0), final hemoglobin (Hb) concentration (93±20 g/L vs. 95±22 g/L), the percentage of OLT cases requiring no blood product administration (80% vs. 82%), and 1-year survival (85.1% vs. 87.4%). Serum creatinine concentrations were also the same (116±55 vs. 119±36 μmol/L) 1 year after surgery. Two variables, starting Hb and phlebotomy, correlated with the two primary outcome measures (transfusion and 1-year survival). CONCLUSIONS In our experience, administration of AP was not superior to TA with regards to blood loss and blood product transfusion requirement during OLT. In addition, we found no difference between the groups in the 1-year survival rate and renal function. Furthermore, we suggest that starting Hb concentration should be considered when prioritizing patients on the waiting list and planning perioperative care for OLT recipients.
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Yang L, Dong W, Yan F, Ren X, Hao X. Recombinant bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor protects the liver from carbon tetrachloride-induced acute injury in mice. J Pharm Pharmacol 2010; 62:332-8. [PMID: 20487216 DOI: 10.1211/jpp.62.03.0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Toxicity caused by pharmacological and chemical substances, including carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)), is a major pathological factor for liver injury. Therefore, strategies to prevent toxicity are needed for maintaining a healthy liver. This study was designed to determine whether recombinant bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor (rBPTI), a non-specific serine protease inhibitor, prevents CCl(4)-induced liver injury in mice. METHODS Mice were treated with CCl(4) in the presence or absence of co-treatment with rBPTI. Liver sections were prepared for histopathological assessment. Liver function was evaluated by detecting serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and liver index. Liver oxidative stress and inflammation were examined by detecting the liver malondialdehyde level and glutathione and superoxide dismutase activity, and serum tumour necrosis factor-alpha level, respectively. KEY FINDINGS CCl(4) induced hepatocyte necrosis, inflammatory cell infiltration and fatty degeneration, which were ameliorated by co-treatment with rBPTI in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, rBPTI prevented CCl(4)-induced disruption of liver function. Importantly, rBPTI reduced CCl(4)-induced liver oxidative stress response and pro-inflammatory cytokine production. CONCLUSIONS These results indicated that rBPTI exerted a protective effect on CCl(4)-induced liver injury in mice. Thus, rBPTI may have potential application for prevention of liver injury induced by metabolism of drugs and toxic substances.
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- Lili Yang
- Department of Immunology, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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Aprotinin is a polypeptide serine protease inhibitor used to prevent bleeding and need for transfusions in patients having heart surgery. A recent analysis of an observational study data set suggested the use of aprotinin was associated with an increased risk of developing renal failure. The present article reviews the data from basic science studies in tissues, animals and man together with the data from observational studies and randomised controlled trials. The interpretation of the data is hampered owing to the use of different endpoints to describe mild/moderate renal impairment. Nonetheless, the evidence points to aprotinin use being associated with a transient small rise in plasma creatinine concentration in certain patients. There is no evidence for an increased risk of developing new renal failure requiring dialysis/renal replacement therapy.
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- Marie Bosman
- Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, Harefield, UB9 6JH, UK
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Yang L, Dong W, He J, Ren X, Yan W. Expression and purification of natural N-terminal recombinant bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor from Pichia pastoris. Biol Pharm Bull 2008; 31:1680-5. [PMID: 18758059 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.31.1680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor (BPTI) is a natural non-specific serine protease inhibitor and possesses the ability to inhibit trypsin, chymotrypsin, plasmin and plasma kallikrein. The expression of BPTI in Escherichia coli and other systems has been reported. However, the preparation of recombinant BPTI (rBPTI) with correct N-terminus in Pichia pastoris has not been successful. A previous study showed that the preBPTI with the prepro leader sequence of alpha mating factor (AMF) was not processed into natural BPTI in P. pastoris. Now, we introduce a new method to prepare rBPTI, which carries a natural N-terminal amino acid residue, Arg-Pro-Asp, in P. pastoris using human serum albumin signal peptide corresponding to the pre sequence. The concentration of rBPTI in an 80 l fermentor reached 900 mg/l. We also explored a rapid and simple purification protocol for rBPTI and the purity of rBPTI reached 95-98% as evaluated by SDS-PAGE analysis. The sequencing results showed that the sequence of N-terminal 15 amino acids of rBPTI was consistent with that of natural BPTI. The inhibitory activity of rBPTI against trypsin was the same as natural BPTI and its K(i) was 2.6+/-0.1 x 10(-9). The therapeutic effect of rBPTI on acute pancreatitis was identified in rats.
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- Lili Yang
- Department of Immunology, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, PR China
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Liu CM, Chen J, Wang XH. Requirements for transfusion and postoperative outcomes in orthotopic liver transplantation: A meta-analysis on aprotinin. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14:1425-9. [PMID: 18322960 PMCID: PMC2693694 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.14.1425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To study the effect of aprotinin used in orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) on the intraoperative requirement for blood products and on the incidence of laparotomy for bleeding, thrombotic events and mortality.
METHODS: A systematic review of the literature in the electronic database Medline and the Clinic Trials Registry Database was performed. Literature that did not fit our study were excluded. Patients in the reviewed studies were divided into two groups; one group used aprotinin (aprotinin group) while the other did not (control group). The data in the literature that fit our requirements were recorded. Weighted mean differences (WMD) in the requirements for blood products between the aprotinin group and the control group were tested using a fixed effect model. A Z test was performed to examine their reliability; the Fleiss method of fixed effect model was used to analyze data on postoperative events, and odds ratios (ORs) were tested and merged.
RESULTS: Seven citations were examined in our study. Among them, a requirement for blood products was reported in 4 studies including 321 patients, while postoperative events were reported in 5 studies including 477 patients. The requirement for red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma in the aprotinin group was statistically lower than that in the control group (WMD = -1.80 units, 95% CI, -3.38 to -0.22; WMD = -3.99 units, 95% CI, -6.47 to -1.50, respectively). However, no significant difference was indicated in the incidence of laparotomy for bleeding, thrombotic events and mortality between the two groups. Analysis on blood loss, anaphylactic reactions and renal function was not performed in this study due to a lack of sufficient information.
CONCLUSION: Aprotinin can reduce the intraoperative requirement for blood products in OLT, and has no significant effect on the incidence of laparotomy for bleeding, thrombotic events and mortality.
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Renal dysfunction is common in liver diseases, either as part of multiorgan involvement in acute illness or secondary to advanced liver disease. The presence of renal impairment in both groups is a poor prognostic indicator. Renal failure is often multifactorial and can present as pre-renal or intrinsic renal dysfunction. Obstructive or post renal dysfunction only rarely complicates liver disease. Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a unique form of renal failure associated with advanced liver disease or cirrhosis, and is characterized by functional renal impairment without significant changes in renal histology. Irrespective of the type of renal failure, renal hypoperfusion is the central pathogenetic mechanism, due either to reduced perfusion pressure or increased renal vascular resistance. Volume expansion, avoidance of precipitating factors and treatment of underlying liver disease constitute the mainstay of therapy to prevent and reverse renal impairment. Splanchnic vasoconstrictor agents, such as terlipressin, along with volume expansion, and early placement of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) may be effective in improving renal function in HRS. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and molecular absorbent recirculating system (MARS) in selected patients may be life saving while awaiting liver transplantation.
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Aprotinin is the only agent with Class A Level 1 evidence for reduction in rates of transfusion and return to operating theatre to control bleeding after heart surgery. Principal on the list of safety issues raised over the years are increased risk for: a) thrombosis; and b) renal dysfunction. With multiple administrations, hypersensitivity reactions have emerged as a further safety concern. This review discusses these issues, based on the examination of > 500 published articles. The article also specifically places in context the data presented recently from the observational McSPI database analysis. This report suggested that aprotinin should be withdrawn from human use as serious safety issues have been ignored or missed, an inference not in agreement with the majority of the human safety literature.
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- David Royston
- Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, Department of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6JH, UK.
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Warnaar N, Mallett SV, de Boer MT, Rolando N, Burroughs AK, Nijsten MWN, Slooff MJH, Rolles K, Porte RJ. The impact of aprotinin on renal function after liver transplantation: an analysis of 1,043 patients. Am J Transplant 2007; 7:2378-87. [PMID: 17711552 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2007.01939.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Renal dysfunction is frequently seen after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Aprotinin is an antifibrinolytic drug which reduces blood loss during OLT. Recent studies in cardiac surgery suggested a higher risk of postoperative renal complications when aprotinin is used. The impact of aprotinin on renal function after OLT, however, is unknown. In 1,043 adults undergoing OLT, we compared postoperative renal function in patients who received aprotinin (n = 653) or not (n = 390). Using propensity score stratification (C-index 0.82) and multivariate regression analysis, aprotinin was identified as a risk factor for severe renal dysfunction within the first week, defined as increase in serum creatinine by >or= 100% (OR = 1.97, 95% CI = 1.14-3.39; p = 0.02). No differences in renal function were noted at 30 and 365 days postoperatively. Moreover, no significant differences were found in the need for renal replacement therapy (OR = 1.52, 95% CI = 0.94-2.46; p = 0.11) or in 1-year patient survival rate (OR = 1.14, 95% CI = 0.73-1.77; p = 0.64) in patients who received aprotinin or not. In conclusion, aprotinin is associated with a higher risk of transient renal dysfunction in the first week after OLT, but not with a higher need for postoperative renal replacement therapy or an increased risk of mortality.
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- Section Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Recent publications regarding perioperative renal dysfunction provide a 'potpourri' of topics worthy of discussion. The risk of perioperative renal dysfunction is higher in patients with heart failure, but other pre-existing conditions, such as genetic polymorphism, may have prognostic implications. Evaluation of renal risk and protective interventions are discussed for a number of specific operative entities, including cardiac surgery (with or without cardiopulmonary bypass), aortic surgery and renal revascularization. New publications on a wide variety of nephrotoxic insults are presented, including antifibrinolytic agents, obstructive jaundice, prostaglandin inhibitors, cyclosporine A, radiocontrast dyes and volatile anesthetic agents. Renal transplantation is discussed as a specific entity. Finally, we discuss recent papers describing outcome in patients in chronic renal failure undergoing cardiac surgery.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Efficacy and safety of aprotinin use for reoperative valvular surgery. Ann Thorac Surg 2007; 83:2060-5. [PMID: 17532397 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2006] [Revised: 02/02/2007] [Accepted: 02/05/2007] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preservation of the hemostatic system during cardiac surgery is a main concern, primarily after repeated cardiac operations. METHODS We compared the outcomes of adult patients undergoing isolated reoperative valvular surgery receiving full-dose of aprotinin (redo group, n = 70) with patients experiencing primary isolated valvular surgery not receiving aprotinin (primary group, n = 135). RESULTS The mean age was lower in the redo group (45 +/- 14 years vs 50 +/- 17 years, p = 0.036). The redo group had more female patients (73% vs 51%, p = 0.003), patients in functional class IV (15% vs 4% p = 0.009), and patients with chronic atrial fibrillation (48% vs 24%, p = 0.001). The cardiopulmonary bypass duration was longer in the redo group (119 +/- 50 minutes vs 103 +/- 41 minutes, p = 0.014). However, the blood loss was significantly lower (300 +/- 279 mL vs 776 +/- 584 mL, p = 0.001) and fewer patients needed transfusions (3.0% vs 13%, p = 0.023) in the redo group. The postoperative morbidity was similar in both groups. The postoperative in-hospital mortality was 7% in the primary group and 10% in the redo group (p = 0.419). Factors associated with postoperative in-hospital mortality were the following: age greater than 60 years (p = 0.040, odds ratio [OR] 3.0), New York Heart Association class IV (p = 0.022, OR 5.0), preoperative critical state (p < 0.001, OR 12), emergent operation (p = 0.012, OR 7.0), endocarditis (p = 0.004, OR 10.0), and reoperation due to mechanical mitral prosthesis dysfunction (p = 0.009, OR 7). CONCLUSIONS The mortality and morbidity in redo valve surgery with aprotinin administration was comparable with primary valve surgery without aprotinin. Bleeding and transfusion requirements were significantly lower in redo patients receiving aprotinin.
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Molenaar IQ, Warnaar N, Groen H, Tenvergert EM, Slooff MJH, Porte RJ. Efficacy and safety of antifibrinolytic drugs in liver transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Transplant 2007; 7:185-94. [PMID: 17227567 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2006.01591.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Although several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have shown the efficacy of antifibrinolytic drugs in liver transplantation, their use remains debated due to concern for thromboembolic complications. None of the reported RCTs has shown a higher incidence of these complications in treated patients; however, none of the individual studies has been large enough to elucidate this issue completely. We therefore performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy and safety endpoints in all published controlled clinical trials on the use of antifibrinolytic drugs in liver transplantation. Studies were included if antifibrinolytic drugs (epsilon-aminocaproic acid, tranexamic acid (TA) or aprotinin) were compared with each other or with controls/placebo. Intraoperative red blood cell and fresh frozen plasma requirements, the perioperative incidence of hepatic artery thrombosis, venous thromboembolic events and mortality were analyzed. We identified 23 studies with a total of 1407 patients which met the inclusion criteria. Aprotinin and TA both reduced transfusion requirements compared with controls. No increased risk for hepatic artery thrombosis, venous thromboembolic events or perioperative mortality was observed for any of the investigated drugs. This systematic review and meta-analysis does not provide evidence for an increased risk of thromboembolic events associated with antifibrinolytic drugs in liver transplantation.
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- I Q Molenaar
- Department of Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Gajate L, Martín A, Elías E, Tenorio MT, de Pablo A, Carrasco C, Martínez A, Candela A, Zamora J, Liaño F. Analysis of renal function in the immediate postoperative period after partial liver transplantation. Liver Transpl 2006; 12:1371-80. [PMID: 16838292 DOI: 10.1002/lt.20838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Although renal dysfunction is common after liver transplantation, postoperative renal function after split liver transplantation (SLT) has not been well studied. Renal function immediately after surgery was analyzed retrospectively in 16 patients that received a SLT (SLT group). The results were compared with corresponding data from 31 matched patients that received a full-size liver transplant (FSLT group) during the same period. Serum creatinine (SCr) was measured before surgery, and, after transplantation, daily during the first week and at days 14, 21, and 28. Renal dysfunction (RD) was defined as the requirement for renal replacement therapy (RRT) or a 100% increase in SCr if the basal value had been <1.0 mg/dL or a 50% increase in SCr if the basal value had been >1.0 mg/dL. SCr had to be at least 1.5 mg/dL for a diagnosis of RD to be considered. The classification of RD was: mild, SCr 1.5-2.4 mg/dL; moderate, SCr 2.5-4.0 mg/dL; or severe, SCr >4.0 mg/dL (the requirement for RRT). Both donor and recipient age and cold ischemia time were lower in the SLT group than in the FSLT group (P < 0.05). Length of surgery was longer in the SLT group (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences between groups with respect to Model for End-Stage Liver Disease scores, the need for transfusions, the length of admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), survival rate, individual severity index, or sepsis-related organ failure assessment scores at the time of diagnosing RD. Immunosuppression regimens were similar in both groups. RD developed in 82% of SLT patients, but in only 58% of FSLT patients (P = not significant [NS]). Among SLT patients, RD (23.0% mild, 15.5% moderate, and 61.5% severe) was more severe (P = 0.007) than in FSLT patients (63.1% mild, 15.8% moderate, and 24.1% severe). The requirement for RRT in the SLT group (43.7%) was significantly greater (P < 0.05) than that in the FSLT group (12.9%). This finding may be due to the different incidence of sepsis in the 2 groups (SLT 37.5% vs. FSLT 9.7%; P < 0.05). In conclusion, although the number of patients studied was small, our data suggest a higher incidence of RD and a greater requirement for RRT in patients that receive a split liver graft than in those that receive a full size liver graft.
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- Luis Gajate
- Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Anaesthesia, Madrid, Spain.
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- Theo H N Groenland
- Department of Anesthesiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Ozier Y, Schlumberger S. Pharmacological approaches to reducing blood loss and transfusions in the surgical patient. Can J Anaesth 2006; 53:S21-9. [PMID: 16766788 DOI: 10.1007/bf03022249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To review the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of hemostatic drugs to reduce surgical blood loss. METHODS Analysis of randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses exploring the efficacy of desmopressin, aprotinin, lysine analogues and recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) on clinically important endpoints. MAIN FINDINGS Although potentially useful in surgical patients with mild hemophilia or type I von Willebrand's disease, desmopressin has no proven benefit in patients without previous hemostatic defects. Aprotinin has been studied extensively in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, with evidence of a blood sparing effect. Additional benefits are suggested. The drug is less consistently effective in liver transplantation and major orthopedic surgery. Although rare, hypersensitivity reactions to aprotinin may occur, especially on re-exposure. Tranexamic acid can reduce blood transfusion in cardiac surgery, liver transplantation and total knee arthroplasty surgery with a satisfactory safety profile. Epsilon aminocaproic acid has not been investigated adequately, despite its widespread use. While rFVIIa may be beneficial in controlling massive coagulopathic bleeding in trauma and surgical patients, there is currently no evidence to support its prophylactic use in elective surgical patients. CONCLUSION Aprotinin and tranexamic acid are valuable pharmacologic options for reducing surgical bleeding. The expected benefit of these drugs is highly dependent on the actual blood usage for a given procedure at the institutional level. More studies using clinically significant endpoints are necessary to assess the relative efficacy and optimal dosing of these drugs.
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- Yves Ozier
- Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation Chirurgicale, France.
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Shiga T, Wajima Z, Inoue T, Sakamoto A. Aprotinin in Major Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Anesth Analg 2005; 101:1602-1607. [PMID: 16301226 DOI: 10.1213/01.ane.0000180767.50529.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Aprotinin therapy is a promising strategy for reducing blood loss and blood transfusion requirements. The efficacy and safety of aprotinin in orthopedic surgery, however, remain controversial. We searched electronic databases for randomized controlled trials on the efficacy and safety of the use of aprotinin in orthopedic surgery. Thirteen trials that included a total of 506 patients who underwent major orthopedic surgery were analyzed. The pooled intraoperative and perioperative blood loss was significantly less in the aprotinin-treated patients than in the control patients (weighted mean difference [WMD] for intraoperative blood loss = -229 mL, 95% confidence interval [CI] = -367 to -91 mL, P = 0.0011; WMD for perioperative blood loss = -557 mL; 95% CI = -860 to -254 mL; P < 0.0001). The pooled amounts of red blood cell (RBC) units (U) transfused intraoperatively and perioperatively were significantly less in the aprotinin-treated patients than in the control patients (WMD for intraoperative RBC U = -1.1 U; 95% CI = -1.7 to -0.4 U; P = 0.0001; WMD for perioperative RBC U = -1.1 U; 95% CI = -1.7 to -0.5 U; P < 0.0001). Aprotinin was not associated with an increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis (odds ratio = 0.39; 95% CI = 0.14 to 1.05, P = 0.061). The authors conclude that aprotinin reduces the intraoperative and perioperative blood loss and allogeneic blood transfusion requirement and may not be associated with increased risk of deep vein thrombosis in the presence of pharmacological or mechanical prophylaxis in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery.
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- Toshiya Shiga
- Department of Anesthesia, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital, Chiba, Japan; Department of Anesthesiology, Nippon Medical School Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Acute renal failure (ARF) occurs in up to 30% of patients who undergo cardiac surgery, with dialysis being required in approximately 1% of all patients. The development of ARF is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality independent of all other factors. The pathogenesis of ARF involves multiple pathways. Hemodynamic, inflammatory, and nephrotoxic factors are involved and overlap each other in leading to kidney injury. Clinical studies have identified risk factors for ARF that can be used to determine effectively the risk for ARF in patients who undergo bypass surgery. These high-risk patients then can be targeted for renal protective strategies. Thus far, no single strategy has demonstrated conclusively its ability to prevent renal injury after bypass surgery. Several compounds such as atrial natriuretic peptide and N-acetylcysteine have shown promise, but large-scale trials are needed.
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- Mitchell H Rosner
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Box 800133, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
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Zacharias M, Gilmore ICS, Herbison GP, Sivalingam P, Walker RJ. Interventions for protecting renal function in the perioperative period. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005:CD003590. [PMID: 16034904 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd003590.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND A number of methods have been used to try to protect kidney function in patients undergoing surgery. These include the administration of dopamine, diuretics, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and hydration fluids. OBJECTIVES For this review, we selected randomized controlled trials, which employed different methods to protect renal function during the perioperative period. In examining these trials, we looked at outcomes such as renal failure and mortality, as well as changes in the renal function tests, including urine output, creatinine clearance, free water clearance, fractional excretion of sodium and renal plasma flow. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Central register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library, Issue 4, 2004), MEDLINE (1966 to 2004) and EMBASE (1988 to 2004) and hand searched six journals (British Journal of Anaesthesia; Anesthesia and Analgesia; Anesthesiology; Annals of Surgery; Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and Journal of Vascular Surgery). SELECTION CRITERIA We selected all randomized controlled trials in adult population undergoing surgery where a treatment measure was used for the purpose of renal protection in the perioperative period. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We selected 37 studies for inclusion in this review. As well as analysis of the data from all the studies, we also performed subgroup analysis for type of interventions, types of surgical procedures and those with pre-existing renal dysfunction. We undertook sensitivity analysis on studies with high methodological quality. MAIN RESULTS The review included data from 37 studies, comprising a total of 1227 patients. Of these, 658 received some form of treatment and 569 acted as controls. The interventions were mostly employing different pharmaceutical agents such as dopamine, diuretics, calcium channel blockers. ACE inhibitors or selected hydration fluids. The results indicated that certain interventions showed some benefits, but all the results suffered from significant heterogeneity. Hence we can draw no conclusions about the effectiveness of these interventions in protecting the kidneys during surgery. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is no reliable evidence from available literature to suggest that interventions during surgery can protect the kidneys from damage. However, there is a need for more studies of high methodological quality. One particular area for further studies may be on patients with pre-existing renal dysfunction undergoing surgery.
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- M Zacharias
- Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, Dunedin Hospital, Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
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Xia VW, Steadman RH. Antifibrinolytics in orthotopic liver transplantation: current status and controversies. Liver Transpl 2005; 11:10-8. [PMID: 15690531 DOI: 10.1002/lt.20275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This article reviews the current status and controversies of the 3 commonly used antifibrinolytics-epsilon-aminocaproic acid, tranexamic acid and aprotinin-during liver transplantation. There is no general consensus on how, when or which antifibrinolytics should be used in liver transplantation. Although these drugs appear to reduce blood loss and decrease transfusion requirements during liver transplantation, their use is not supported uniformly in clinical trials. Aprotinin has been studied more extensively in clinical trials and appear to offer more advantages compared to two other antifibrinolytics. Because of the diverse population of liver transplant recipients and the potential adverse effects of antifibrinolytics, especially life-threatening thromboembolism, careful patient selection and close monitoring is prudent. Further studies addressing the risks and benefits of antifibrinolytics in the setting of liver transplantation are warranted.
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- Victor W Xia
- Department of Anesthesiology, Liver Transplant Service, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Box 951778, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Porte RJ, Hendriks HGD, Slooff MJH. Blood conservation in liver transplantation: The role of aprotinin. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2004; 18:31S-37S. [PMID: 15368204 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2004.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Robert J Porte
- Ddepartment of Surgery, Groningen University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Skilful surgery combined with blood-saving methods and careful management of blood coagulation will all help reduce unnecessary blood loss and transfusion requirements. Excessive surgical bleeding causes hypovolaemia, haemodynamic instability, anaemia and reduced oxygen delivery to tissues, with a subsequent increase in postoperative morbidity and mortality. The role of anaesthetists in managing surgical blood loss has increased greatly in the last decade. Position of the patient during surgery and the provision of a hypotensive anaesthetic regimen were once considered the most important contributions of the anaesthetist to decreasing blood loss. Now, several pharmacological haemostatic agents are being used by anaesthetists as blood-saving agents. After a brief discussion of the physiology of haemostasis, this article will review the evidence for the role of such agents in reducing perioperative blood loss and transfusion requirements.
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- A M Mahdy
- Academic Unit of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Yves Ozier
- Departement d'Anesthesie-Reanimation Chirurgicale, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
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Vaporciyan AA, Putnam JB, Smythe WR. The potential role of aprotinin in the perioperative management of malignant tumors. J Am Coll Surg 2004; 198:266-78. [PMID: 14759785 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2003.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2003] [Revised: 09/10/2003] [Accepted: 09/16/2003] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Ara A Vaporciyan
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 445, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Khoshhal K, Mukhtar I, Clark P, Jarvis J, Letts M, Splinter W. Efficacy of aprotinin in reducing blood loss in spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop 2003; 23:661-4. [PMID: 12960633 DOI: 10.1097/00004694-200309000-00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Aprotinin is a proteinase inhibitor with antifibrinolytic properties that has found widespread application during cardiac surgical procedures due to its ability to decrease blood loss and transfusion requirements. Recently it has been used by orthopedic surgeons in hip replacement and other major surgeries except for scoliosis surgery, which is known to be associated with major blood loss. To evaluate the effect of aprotinin in reducing blood loss during spinal fusion surgery for idiopathic scoliosis, a double-blind randomized prospective clinical study was performed. Forty-three patients with idiopathic scoliosis underwent spinal fusion and instrumentation and were divided randomly into two groups. Fifteen patients received aprotinin, whereas 28 patients received placebo. The aprotinin group had less blood loss than the placebo group. The transfusion requirement was less in the aprotinin group than the placebo group. Although the difference was not significant statistically, the benefit of aprotinin in reducing blood loss in spinal surgery for idiopathic scoliosis was consistent.
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- Khalid Khoshhal
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Canada
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Porte RJ, Leebeek FWG. Pharmacological strategies to decrease transfusion requirements in patients undergoing surgery. Drugs 2003; 62:2193-211. [PMID: 12381219 DOI: 10.2165/00003495-200262150-00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Surgical procedures are inevitably associated with bleeding. The amount of blood loss may vary widely between different surgical procedures and depends on surgical as well as non-surgical factors. Whereas adequate surgical haemostasis may suffice in most patients, pro-haemostatic pharmacological agents may be of additional benefit in patients with (diffuse) surgical bleeding or in patients with a specific underlying haemostatic defect. In general, surgical haemostasis and pharmacological therapies can be complementary in controlling blood loss. The use of pharmacological therapies to reduce blood loss and blood transfusions in surgery has historically been restricted to a few drugs. Antifibrinolytic agents (aprotinin, tranexamic acid and aminocaproic acid) have the best evidence supporting their use, especially in cardiac surgery, liver transplantation and some orthopaedic surgical procedures. Meta-analyses of randomised, controlled trials in cardiac patients have suggested a slight benefit of aprotinin, compared with the other antifibrinolytics. Desmopressin is the treatment of choice in patients with mild haemophilia A and von Willebrand disease. It has also been shown to be effective in patients undergoing cardiac surgery who received aspirin up to the time of operation. However, overall evidence does not support a beneficial effect of desmopressin in patients without pre-existing coagulopathy undergoing elective surgical procedures. Topical agents, such as fibrin sealants have been successfully used in a variety of surgical procedures. However, only very few controlled clinical trials have been performed and scientific evidence supporting their use is still limited. Novel drugs, like recombinant factor VIIa (eptacog alfa), are currently under clinical investigation. Recombinant factor VIIa has been introduced for the treatment of haemophilia patients with inhibitors, either in surgical or non-surgical situations. Preliminary data indicate that it may also be effective in surgical patients without pre-existing coagulation abnormalities. More clinical trials are warranted before definitive conclusions can be drawn about the safety and the exact role of this new drug in surgical patients. Only adequately powered and properly designed randomised, clinical trials will allow us to define the most effective and the safest pharmacological therapies for reducing blood loss and transfusion requirements in surgical patients. Future trials should also consider cost-effectiveness because of considerable differences in the costs of the available pro-haemostatic pharmacological agents.
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- Robert J Porte
- Department of Surgery, Section of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Molenaar IQ, Legnani C, Groenland TH, Palareti G, Begliomini B, Terpstra OT, Porte RJ. Aprotinin in orthotopic liver transplantation: evidence for a prohemostatic, but not a prothrombotic, effect. Liver Transpl 2001; 7:896-903. [PMID: 11679989 DOI: 10.1053/jlts.2001.27854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Aprotinin reduces blood transfusion requirements in orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Concern has been voiced about the potential risk for thrombotic complications when aprotinin is used. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of aprotinin on the two components of the hemostatic system (coagulation and fibrinolysis) in patients undergoing OLT. As part of a larger, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, we compared coagulation (fibrinogen level, activated partial thromboplastin time [aPTT], prothrombin time, and platelet count) and fibrinolytic variables (tissue-type plasminogen activator [tPA] antigen and activity, plasminogen activator inhibitor activity, and D-dimer), as well as thromboelastography (reaction time [r], clot formation time, and maximum amplitude) in 27 patients administered either high-dose aprotinin (2 x 10(6) kallikrein inhibitor units [KIU] at induction, continuous infusion of 1 x 10(6) KIU/h, and 1 x 10(6) KIU before reperfusion; n = 10), regular-dose aprotinin (2 x 10(6) KIU at induction and continuous infusion of 0.5 x 10(6) KIU/h; n = 8), or placebo (n = 9) during OLT. Blood samples were drawn at seven standardized intraoperative times. Baseline characteristics were similar for the three groups. During the anhepatic and postreperfusion periods, fibrinolytic activity (plasma D-dimer and tPA antigen levels) was significantly lower in aprotinin-treated patients compared with the placebo group. Interestingly, coagulation times (aPTT and r) were significantly more prolonged in aprotinin-treated patients than the placebo group. No difference was seen in the incidence of perioperative thrombotic complications in the entire study population (n = 137). Aprotinin has an anticoagulant rather than a procoagulant effect. Its blood-sparing (prohemostatic) effect appears to be the overall result of a strong antifibrinolytic and a weaker anticoagulant effect. These findings argue against a prothrombotic effect of aprotinin in patients undergoing OLT.
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- I Q Molenaar
- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Mathew MC, Wendon JA. Perioperative management of liver transplantation patients. Curr Opin Crit Care 2001; 7:275-80. [PMID: 11571426 DOI: 10.1097/00075198-200108000-00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Perioperative care involves many disciplines, each of which contributes in important ways. Changes in liver-transplantation care during the last 40 years can be attributed to the accumulation of improvements, discoveries, and technologic improvements across different disciplines. Here we review some of the articles that were published during the last year that relate to these advances.
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- M C Mathew
- Institute of Liver Studies, Kings College Hospital, London SE5 9RS, UK
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