Cirugía española
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Comparative Study
[Mortality risk factors in surgical patients in a tertiary hospital: a study of patient records in the period 2004-2006].
To determine mortality risk factors in surgical patients. ⋯ Prevention and adequate treatment of perioperative risk factors should significantly reduce morbidity and mortality rates, mainly in those patient operated as emergencies.
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Multicenter Study
[Epidemiological study of preoperative anaemia in surgical oncology patients in Spain. RECIRON Study].
Anaemia is common in oncology patients who are going to have surgery for tumour resection. Allogenic blood transfusion has been associated with a greater incidence of postoperative complications. The aim of this study is to analyse current clinical practice as regards the preoperative treatment and conditions of these patients in Spain. ⋯ Anaemia is present in a high percentage of oncology patients who are going to be surgically treated. Preoperative blood transfusion is the most common treatment. It was observed that there is sufficient preoperative time to be able to improve preparation of the patient for surgery.