Perioperative blood transfusions are not associated with overall survival in elderly patients receiving surgery for fractured hips.
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DOI: 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000163
Abstract: BACKGROUND Whether perioperative blood transfusions are associated with long-term outcomes remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of blood transfusions on overall survival in hip fracture patients. METHODS This retrospective survey was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: blood transfusions; blood; surgery; effect ... See more keywords