Preoperative anaemia and its impact on immediate surgical outcomes in elderly patients: a multicentre prospective cohort study in Ethiopia
Preoperative anaemia significantly increases the risk of transfusion, poor recovery, ICU admission, prolonged hospitalisation and in-hospital mortality in older patients who underwent surgery. In resource-limited settings, improving perioperative outcomes should prioritise the early detection and treatment of anaemia.
Authors
- Tsehayu Melak Siyoum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6295-3100)
- Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0400-3827)
- Biruk Demissie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0708-4891)
- Negesse Zurbachew Gobezie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8401-309X)
- Gezahagn Demsu Gedefaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3584-4545)
- Getachew Mekete Diress (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1463-3222)
- Asnake Tadesse Abate (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4669-3206)
- Abere Gebru Abuhay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8452-3436)
- Habtie Bantider Wubet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7827-1416)
- Temesgen Birlie Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0462-8299)
- Walelign Asmie Afework (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8839-8963)
- Daniel Getaneh Demtie
Institutions
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-107636
- Primary Topic
- Blood transfusion and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00