Long-term outcomes of an integrated transfusion reduction initiative in patients undergoing resection for colorectal cancer

Volume: 210, Issue: 6, Pages: 990 - 995
Published: Dec 1, 2015
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...
Paper Details
Title
Long-term outcomes of an integrated transfusion reduction initiative in patients undergoing resection for colorectal cancer
Published Date
Dec 1, 2015
Volume
210
Issue
6
Pages
990 - 995
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