Preoperative anemia in older individuals undergoing major abdominal surgery is associated with early postoperative morbidity: a prospective observational study

ConclusionAnemia is significantly associated with poorer  postoperative outcomes in the older population. The impact of anemia on postoperative outcomes could be further evaluated with quality of life indicators, patient-reported outcome measures, and health economic tools.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research