Management of Preoperative Anemia.

Anemia is the most common modifiable risk factor for postoperative morbidity and mortality. Early identification and optimal management are key to restore iron stores and ensure its resolution before surgery. Several therapies have been proposed to treat anemia in the perioperative period, such as iron supplementation and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, though it remains unclear which is the most optimal to improve clinical outcomes. This article summarizes the most updated evidence on perioperative management of anemia and denotes differences among the international guidelines to reflect the conflicting evidence in this field and the need for further research in specific areas.

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Disclosure D.L. Hepner: Grant/Research/Clinical Trial Support: Pharmacosmos [ERAS-driven Elective Surgery]. Consultant/Advisory Boards: Pharmacosmos [IV Iron-Associated Hypophosphatemia]. All the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.