Publications

Blood Transfusion

Peer-reviewed publications

• Avau B, Van Remoortel H, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Authors’ Response to “Preoperative Intravenous Iron for Iron Deficiency is Cost-Effective Prior to Major Elective Surgery”. Pharmacoeconomics. 2021 Sep 15. doi: 10.1007/s40273-021-01084-9. [Online ahead of print]
• Avau B, Van Remoortel H, Laermans J, Bekkering G, Fergusson D, Georgsen J, Manzini PM, Ozier Y, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Lack of Cost‑Effectiveness of Preoperative Erythropoiesis‑Stimulating Agents and/or Iron Therapy in Anaemic, Elective Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review and Updated Analysis. Pharmacoeconomics. 2021 Jul 8. doi: 10.1007/s40273-021-01044-3. [Online ahead of print]
• De Brier N, Koc ÖM, De Buck E, Muylaert A, Nevens F, Vanbrabant M, Vandeloo J, Van Remoortel H, Robaeys G, Compernolle V. Hepatitis B virus prevalence in first-time blood donors in Flanders, Belgium: Impact of universal vaccination and migration. Transfusion. 2021 Jul;61(7):2125-2136. doi: 10.1111/trf.16431
• Van Remoortel H, Laermans J, Avau B, Bekkering G, Georgsen J, Manzini PM, Meybohm P, Ozier Y, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Effectiveness of Iron Supplementation With or Without Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents on Red Blood Cell Utilization in Patients With Preoperative Anaemia Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Transfus Med Rev. 2021 Apr;35(2):103-124. doi: 10.1016/j.tmrv.2021.03.004.
• Borra V, Darius A, Dockx K, Compernolle V, Lambrechts P, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Dental care as a risk factor for transfusion transmissible infections in blood donors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Evid Based Healthc. 2020. 18(2):170-187. doi: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000219.
• Van Remoortel H, Matthysen W, Avau B, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Is sexual risk behaviour associated with an increased risk of transfusion-transmissible infections in blood donors from Western and Pacific countries? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vox Sang. 2020 Feb;115(2):107-123. doi: 10.1111/vox.12874
• Van Remoortel H, Aranko K, Mueller MM, De Buck E, Devine D, Folléa G, Meybohm P, Tiberghien P, Wood EM, Vandekerckhove P, Seifried E. The systematic use of evidence-based methodologies and technologies enhances shared decision-making in the 2018 International Consensus Conference on Patient Blood Management. Vox Sang. 2020 Jan;115(1):60-71. doi: 10.1111/vox.12852.
• Van Remoortel H, Moorkens D, Avau B, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P, De Buck E. Is there a risk of transfusion‐transmissible infections after percutaneous needle treatments in blood donors? A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Vox Sang. 2019 May;114(4):297-309. doi: 10.1111/vox.12780.
• Mueller MM, Van Remoortel H, Meybohm P, Aranko K, Aubron C, Burger R, Carson JL, Cichutek K, De Buck E, Devine D, Fergusson D, Folléa G, French C, Frey KP, Gammon R, Levy JH, Murphy MF, Ozier Y, Pavenski K, So-Osman C, Tiberghien P, Volmink J, Waters JH, Wood EM, Seifried E, for the ICC PBM Frankfurt 2018 Group. Patient Blood Management. Recommendations From the 2018 Frankfurt Concensus Conference. JAMA. 2019;321(10):983-997. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.0554
• Van Remoortel H, De Buck E. Response to “The effect of a standard blood donation on oxygen uptake".  Transfusion. 2018 Apr;58(4):1081-1082. doi: 10.1111/trf.14540.
• Kellens A, De Buck E, Emonds MP, Vandekerckhove P, Lagae L. Worldwide policies on epilepsy and blood donation: a survey among blood services. Vox Sang. 2018 Feb;113(2):104-109. doi: 10.1111/vox.12618. Epub 2018 Jan 4.
• Van Remoortel H, Borra V, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Is an endoscopic examination associated with transfusion-transmissible infections? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Transfusion 2018 Feb;58(2):507-519. doi: 10.1111/trf.14416. Epub 2017 Nov 30.
• Kellens A, De Buck E, Emonds MP, Vandekerckhove P, Lagae L. Is it safe for people with epilepsy to donate blood? A systematic review. Epilepsy Research 2018 Jan;139:143-149. doi: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2017.11.002. Epub 2017 Nov 23
• Avau B, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P, Compernolle V. Importance of information provision in the acceptance of blood donation criteria by the general public in Belgium. Blood Transfusion 2017. doi 10.2450/2017.0151-17 [Epub ahead of print]
• Van Remoortel H, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Deldicque L, Vandekerckhove P. The effect of a standard whole blood donation on oxygen uptake and exercise capacity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Transfusion 2016, 57(2):451-462
• Borra V, Vandewalle G, Van Remoortel H, Compernolle V, De Buck E, Vandekerckhove P. Blood donor deferral: time for change? An evidence-based analysis. International Journal of Clinical Transfusion Medicine 2016, 4:55-66 
• Van Remoortel H, De Buck E, Dieltjens T, Pauwels NS, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Methodological quality assessment of RBC transfusion guidelines and the evidence base of more restrictive transfusion thresholds. Transfusion 2015, 56(2):472-80
• De Buck E, Dieltjens T, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Is having sex with other men a risk factor for transfusion-transmissible infections in male blood donors in Western countries? A systematic review. PLoS ONE 2015, 10(4):e0122523
• Pauwels NS, Cusack L, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. The effect of pre-donation hypotension on whole blood donor adverse reactions: a systematic review. J Am Soc Hypertens 2014, 8(6):429-436
• Pauwels NS, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Worldwide policies on haemochromatosis and blood donation: a survey among blood services. Vox Sang 2013, 105(2):121-128
• De Buck E, Pauwels NS, Dieltjens T, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Is blood of uncomplicated hemochromatosis patients safe and effective for blood transfusion? A systematic review.  J Hepatol 2012,57(5):1126-1134

Poster presentations on national and international conferences

• Van Remoortel H, De Buck E, Dieltjens T, Pauwels NS, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Methodological quality assessment of RBC transfusion guidelines and the evidence base of more restrictive transfusion thresholds. GIN conference 2015 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Pauwels NS, De Buck E, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Worldwide policies on haemochromatosis and blood donation: a survey among blood services. International Hemovigilance Seminar (IHS) 2013 - Brussels, Belgium
• De Buck E, Pauwels NS, Dieltjens T, Compernolle V, Vandekerckhove P. Utilisation des principes de la pratique factuelle (« Evidence-Based Practice ») pour répondre à la question : « Le sang de patients souffrant d’hémochromatose non compliquée peut-il être utilisé de manière sûre et efficace pour les transfusions sanguines ? » 10 jaar Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBAM) 2012 – Leuven, Belgium
• De Buck E, Van de Velde S, Dieltjens T, Vandekerckhove P. Bringing evidence into practice: use of a rapid review methodology to formulate medical recommendations for the Red Cross Blood Service. Cochrane colloquium 2011 – Madrid, Spain