Preoperative anemia: a common finding that predicts worse outcomes in patients undergoing primary hiatal hernia repair

ConclusionsIn this study, anemia had a prevalence of 27% in patients undergoing primary HHR. Anemic patients had 2.6-fold greater odds of developing postoperative complications. Anemia is common in patients undergoing primary HHR and warrants consideration for treatment prior to elective repair.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research