Long-term outcomes of an integrated transfusion reduction initiative in patients undergoing resection for colorectal cancer
Abstract
Perioperative blood transfusion in patients with colorectal cancer has been associated with increased cost, morbidity, mortality, and decreased survival. Five years ago, a transfusion reduction initiative (TRI) was implemented. We sought to evaluate the 5-year effectiveness and patient outcomes before and after the TRI.Patients who underwent colorectal resection for adenocarcinomas before (January 2006 to October 2009) and after the TRI...
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Title
Long-term outcomes of an integrated transfusion reduction initiative in patients undergoing resection for colorectal cancer
Published Date
Dec 1, 2015
Journal
Volume
210
Issue
6
Pages
990 - 995
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