| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5656197 | HPB | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This review supports the evidence linking perioperative blood transfusions to negative outcomes. The most convincing association was with post-operative complications, some association with long-term cancer outcomes, and no convincing association with mortality. These findings support the initiation, and further study, of restrictive transfusion protocols.
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Authors
Sean Bennett, Laura K. Baker, Guillaume Martel, Risa Shorr, Timothy M. Pawlik, Alan Tinmouth, Daniel I. McIsaac, Paul C. Hébert, Paul J. Karanicolas, Lauralyn McIntyre, Alexis F. Turgeon, Jeffrey Barkun, Dean Fergusson,