The use of recombinant human erythropoietin in a Jehovah's Witness requiring major reconstructive surgery

J Urol. 1992 Jan;147(1):131-2.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anemia / therapy
  • Christianity*
  • Erythropoietin / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Care
  • Preoperative Care*
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery
  • Urinary Diversion

Substances

  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Erythropoietin