Abstract Background Context Red blood cell transfusion can be associated with
complications in medical and surgical patients. Acute anemia in ambulatory patients …

Background: To investigate the risk factors for postoperative venous thromboembolism
(VTE) in patients undergoing spinal surgery. Methods: Literature published in PubMed …

Background Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is often performed for the
treatment of degenerative cervical spine. While this procedure is highly successful, 0.1 …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Intraoperative blood loss is a significant concern in patients with
metastatic spinal disease. Early identification of patients at high risk of experiencing massive …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Surgery for vertebral column tumors is commonly associated
with intraoperative blood loss (IOBL) exceeding 2 liters and the need for transfusion of …

Purpose The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of preoperative
embolization in the treatment of patients with metastatic epidural spinal cord compression …

OBJECTIVE Intraoperative blood loss in patients undergoing oncological spine surgery
poses a major challenge for vulnerable patients. The goal of this study was to assess how …

Background: There is a lack of studies on utilising skeletal muscle mass via preoperative
lumbar computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging as a predictor of …

Study Design: Review article. Objectives: A narrative review of the literature on the current
advances and limitations in quality and safety improvement initiatives in spine surgery …

Background Cervical degenerative disc disease is the most common indication for anterior
cervical discectomy and fusion. Given the possible complications, patients are stratified …