Reducing Blood Transfusions During Liver Surgery
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study tests ways to reduce the need for blood transfusions during major liver surgery. Researchers will track patients undergoing large liver resections to see if new blood-management techniques can help you need fewer transfusions while staying safe.
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Who can take part
- You need surgery to remove 3 or more sections of your liver, or at least 1 full section if you have cirrhosis
- Your surgery is planned (not an emergency)
- You do not have serious heart problems or recent heart attack (within 6 months)
- You do not have recent stroke or severe narrowing of neck blood vessels (within 6 months)
- Your blood counts and kidney function are acceptable for the study
- You are willing to have blood tests and accept transfusions if medically needed
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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