The use of recombinant human erythropoietin in a Jehovah's Witness requiring major reconstructive surgery.
We report on a new approach to the anemic Jehovah's Witness patient requiring a major operation using preoperative and perioperative erythropoietin. The use of recombinant human erythropoietin in this and other clinical situations is discussed.
Connor
J P
JP
Department of Urology, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
Olsson
C A
CA
D000740:Anemia / Q000628:therapy; D002835:Christianity; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D014547:Urinary Diversion
D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D004921:Erythropoietin