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Differential associations between preoperative anaemia and postoperative outcomes in women and men undergoing surgery✰.
British journal of anaesthesia·August 1, 2026·PMID 42265027
Why it mattersAnesthesiologists routinely manage preoperative anemia, but sex-specific risk differences are often overlooked. This study highlights that women with anemia face disproportionately higher odds of major postoperative complications, which may influence preoperative optimization and risk stratification.
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