According to an analysis undertaken by experts from UCL and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, a change in clinical practice would have clear benefits for patients undergoing major bowel surgery. Blood transfusion requirements are reduced with iron infusion prior to bowel surgery: Study The study, published in The British Journal of Surgery, shows that administering iron intravenously before colorectal …
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Receiving an iron infusion every one to two years could help …
