Blood type O is generally associated with increased blood loss in various surgical procedures. The new study suggests that this is not true in the case of spine surgery. Individuals with blood group O have been found to more susceptible for the blood loss in surgeries. The increased loss can be attributed to the low levels of Factor VIII/ van Willebrand factor (vWF), in the blood group O. Factor VIII is also commonly known as a clotting factor.
It is well established that vWF is a specific carrier of Factor VIII in plasma and protects it from protecting it from proteolytic degradation. There has been a constant debate regarding the risk associated with the blood groups in various surgical procedures. While some previous studies have said that the risks are present but are not considerable, others have taken entirely opposite stand stating there are considerable risks. This debate has…
