A cohort Investigation of anaemia, treatment and the use of allogeneic blood transfusion in colorectal cancer surgery

Conclusion Haemoglobin levels should be routinely checked at diagnosis of colorectal cancer, particularly those with large or right sided lesions. Early identification of anaemia allows initiation of treatment which may reduce transfusion risk even with modest haemoglobin rises. The correct treatment of this anaemia needs to be established.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research