The Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Preoperative Thrombocytopenia in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery: An Observational Cohort Study

Autor: Andrew C. Hanson, Matthew A. Warner, Luke J. Matzek, Kimberly D. Evans, Daryl J. Kor, Phillip J. Schulte
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Anesth Analg
ISSN: 0003-2999
DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005347
Popis: BACKGROUND Preoperative thrombocytopenia is associated with inferior outcomes in surgical patients, though concurrent anemia may obfuscate these relationships. This investigation assesses the prevalence and clinical significance of preoperative thrombocytopenia with thorough consideration of preoperative anemia status. METHODS This is an observational cohort study of adults undergoing elective surgery with planned postoperative hospitalization from January 1, 2009 to May 3, 2018. Patients were designated into 4 groups: normal platelet and hemoglobin concentrations, isolated thrombocytopenia (ie, platelet count
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