Are Type and Screen Samples Routinely Necessary Before Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?

ConclusionsPeri-operative transfusions at our centre were low. No patients required intra-operative blood transfusions dependent on a pre-operative T&S sample. Patients requiring transfusion were predictable from their pre-operative clinical status. We propose that a highly selective T&S policy is safe and can reduce costs.

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Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - January 27, 2020 Category: Surgery Source Type: research