Leukocyte and differential counts after cardiac surgery in children.
Helv Paediatr Acta, 1979/2;34(1):23-8.
Wuilloud AH, Stocker FP, Weber JW
PMID: 107149
Abstract
In order to obtain information about the extent and duration of the changes in the leukocyte and differential counts following cardiac surgery done with and without extracorporeal circulation in the absence of any infection, 28 children were studied serially during the first ten postoperative days. In patients operated without extracorporeal circulation, normal values are reached after 24--48 h; in patients operated with extracorporeal circulation, normal values are reached only after 4--8 days, depending on the length of extracorporeal circulation.
MeSH terms
Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cardiac Surgical Procedures; Cell Count; Child; Child, Preschool; Extracorporeal Circulation; Humans; Infant; Infection Control; Infections; Leukocytes; Neutrophils; Postoperative Complications
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