Information on outpatient dietary modification programs will be provided. In general, we don't order blood transfusions unless the benefit greatly exceeds the risk. Nevertheless, it is important to recognize that there are times when we have no realistic option but to order a blood transfusion. The blood bank screens blood for the AIDS antibody and other types of viral infections including Hepatitis. Although the risks are very low, they are not zero.
All operations carry risk.
The presence of other medical conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, or kidney disease can increase the risk of complications in some patients. Patients and their families should discuss the operation and its risks with their physicians prior to the procedure. Bleeding from the tissues inside the chest Infection at incision sites, newly placed artificial valves, or urinary bladder. Therefore, we use antibiotics before and after surgery. Irregularities of the heart beat Lung or kidney problems, especially if there is history of disease in these areas.