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Editorial
. 2023 Jul 31;15(7):3505-3508.
doi: 10.21037/jtd-23-802. Epub 2023 Jun 28.

Judicious red blood cell transfusion practices in non-cardiac thoracic surgery: more than just matters of the heart

Anil J Trindade  1   2 , Caitlin T Demarest  2   3
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Editorial

Judicious red blood cell transfusion practices in non-cardiac thoracic surgery: more than just matters of the heart

Anil J Trindade et al. J Thorac Dis. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Red blood cell transfusion (RBC transfusion); patient blood management (PBM); thoracic surgery.

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Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://jtd.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jtd-23-802/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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