Preprocedural prophylaxis with blood products in patients with cirrhosis: results from a survey of the Italian Association for the study of the Liver (AISF)

Abstract

Introduction: The new concept of rebalanced hemostasis in cirrhosis challenges the policy of transfusing plasma or platelets before invasive procedures in patients with prolonged PT or severe thrombocytopenia. Recent guidelines recommend against plasma transfusion and suggest avoiding/minimizing platelet transfusions.