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What is my risk of transfusion and will I need to donate blood prior to surgery in case of a transfusion during or after surgery?

April 26, 2017blood Case donate prior risk surgery transfusion

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What is my risk of transfusion and will I need to donate blood prior to surgery in case of a transfusion during or after surgery?

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Blood loss is generally less than 200 cc. and less than one percent of patients require a transfusion. Most patients are not advised to donate blood.