Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5708717 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative anemia is independently associated with postoperative complications, mortality, and increased length of stay in revision total joint arthroplasty. Further studies are needed to evaluate if preoperative treatment of anemia may modify this risk.
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Authors
Min MD, David C. BS, Alfred C. MD, PhD, Erik N. MD,