Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift für alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen
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Every third surgical patient already suffers from anemia before surgery. The main cause is iron deficiency. ⋯ Preoperative iron deficiency with/without anemia is an underestimated risk factor for perioperative complications. The implementation of preoperative diagnostics and treatment as part of a comprehensive patient blood management reduces complications and increases patient safety.