Pre-procedural use of thrombopoietin-receptor agonists in cirrhosis and severe thrombocytopenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Severe thrombocytopenia in cirrhosis can preclude invasive procedures. Platelet transfusion is recommended if platelet count pre-procedure is potential alternative to platelet transfusion is thrombopoietin-receptor (TPO) agonists.
Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Peter D. Rose, Minnie Au, Richard J. Woodman, Derrick Tee, Mohamad A Chinnaratha Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research
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