▪ ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Liposuction is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedure, with
the main complication being blood loss resulting from the procedure, which
can lead to life-threatening situations.
Method:
This study evaluated the use of Medtronic’s autoLog® equipment in the
recovery of red blood cells from the infranatant liposuction in 10
patients.
Results:
The results demonstrated a significant reduction in the drop in hematocrit
and hemoglobin levels in the postoperative period of patients when compared
with the existing literature.
Conclusion:
The use of such equipment contributes to the prevention of complications, as
well as allowing patients with restrictions on undergoing liposuction, such
as those with chronic anemia, to be eligible for liposuction.
Keywords: Hemorrhage - Lipectomy - Postoperative complications - Adipose tissue - Intraoperative
complications
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