Use of human rocombinant erythropoietin to correct severe preoperative anemia.

Fullerton, David A; Campbell, David N; Whitman, Glenn J R · Ann Thorac Surg · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The risks of homologous blood transfusion are well known. Herein, we describe the successful preoperative use of human recombinant erythropoietin to correct severe anemia in a patient refusing transfusion. This case report emphasizes the important perioperative role human recombinant erythropoietin may play in the future.