Prophylactic platelet transfusions prior to surgery for people with a low platelet count

<h4>Background</h4> <p>People with thrombocytopenia often require a surgical procedure. A low platelet count is a relative contraindication to surgery due to the risk of bleeding. Platelet transfusions are used in clinical practice to prevent and treat bleeding in people with thro...

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Hauptverfasser: Estcourt, L, Malouf, R, Doree, C, Trivella, M, Hopewell, S, Birchall, J
Format: Journal article
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Wiley 2018
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