Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734655 | Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative transfusion is an independent predictor of complications in patients with mild and moderate anemia. Furthermore, these retrospective data suggest that even severely anemic patients do not benefit from preoperative transfusion and empiric transfusion therefore should be avoided. Alternatives to preoperative optimization of this high-risk surgical population should be sought.
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Authors
Christina M. MD, Gregory D. MD, PhD, Evie H. MD,