Transfusion
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Preoperative management of colorectal cancer-induced iron deficiency anemia in clinical practice: data from a large observational cohort.
Preoperative anemia prevalence among colorectal cancer (CRC) patients is high and may adversely influence postoperative outcome. This study assesses the efficacy of a preoperative anemia managing protocol in CRC. ⋯ Compared to standard care, IVI was more effective in treating preoperative anemia in CRC patients and appeared to reduce infection rate, although it did not reduce postoperative RBCT.