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What is the risk of blood transfusion?

The risk of contracting AIDS is less than 1 in a million. The risk of hepatitis is approximately 1 in 2000. There is also a small risk of transfusion reaction. The risks of directed donor blood is the same as for the general blood pool.

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If you are interested in determining if you are a candidate for surgery, please mail your completed new patient forms to the office and include a digital x-ray. Dr. Gross will call you back to discuss your options.

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