Preoperative hemoglobin and perioperative blood transfusion in major head and neck surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Preoperative hemoglobin and perioperative blood transfusion in major head and neck surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background There is a growing concern with inappropriate, excessive perioperative blood transfusions. Understanding the influence of low preoperative hemoglobin (Hgb) on perioperative blood transfusion (PBT) in head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery with free flap reconstruction may help guide...

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Main Authors: Munib Ali, Joseph C. Dort, Khara M. Sauro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Head and neck surgery
Free flap reconstruction
Preoperative anemia
Blood transfusion
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40463-022-00588-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40463-022-00588-4

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