The hazards of blood transfusion.
Blood transfusion-related immunomodulation results in either immune activation, associated with a variety of transfusion reactions, or immunosuppression, associated with an increased predisposition to infections and post-surgical cancer recurrence. This article reviews the major complications associated with blood transfusion.
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
Paul E
PE
Marik
D055371:Acute Lung Injury / Q000209:etiology; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007154:Immune System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D065227:Transfusion Reaction