Transfusion
The Ethiopian cohort had a higher perioperative transfusion rate than settings with routine preoperative anaemia management. After multivariable adjustment, preoperative anaemia independently predicted perioperative transfusion. The anaemi…
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The Ethiopian cohort had a higher perioperative transfusion rate than settings with routine preoperative anaemia management. After multivariable adjustment, preoperative anaemia independently predicted perioperative transfusion. The anaemic group required more blood product support throughout the perioperative period. Transfusion associated with anaemia can introduce risks including immunomodulation and fluid overload.