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Re: Considerations on HAV surgery in patient with Sickle Cell Trait

A 38 y.o. black, female patient, in excellent health,
with sickle cell trait desires bunion surgery.

What considerations, precautions, advice etc. does
the community have?

Pre-op testing / consultation?

Intra-operative measures?

Post-op ?

Many thanks for all replies!
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