Potashov L V, Cheminava R V
Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 1980 Oct;125(10):144-6.
The experimental work on the autotransfusion of the blood irradiated wit UV rays has shown this method to increase the oxygenating capacity of the blood. The clinical experience with more than 240 reinfusions of the UV irradiated own blood to 65 patients with different surgical diseases showed a pronounced curative effect. The method was used in 45 patients with purulent diseases, in 15 patients in the pre- and postoperative periods.