ANZ Journal of Surgery | 2021
Anaemia and its impact on colorectal cancer patients: how can we better optimize surgical outcomes?
Abstract
Anaemia is a common manifestation of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, appropriate workup prior to surgery and the effect of anaemia on outcomes have not been well defined. This study aimed to describe preoperative anaemia incidence, investigations performed, treatment and associated complications in a CRC surgical population at a single large tertiary institution in Australia.