Association of preoperative anemia and increased risk of blood transfusion and length of hospital stay in adults undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty: An observational study in a single tertiary center
Abstract Background and aims Anemia is a common feature in patients presenting for major elective surgery, and it is considered an independent risk factor associated with adverse outcomes. Although several studies suggest that preoperative anemia is associated with poor outcomes after elective ortho...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Health Science Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.448 |