I am from Canada.. My concern is if needing a blood transfusion and will be getting blood from a different country such in Dominican Republic safe ? from disease's and such
Answer: I'm Planning On Having A Mommy Makeover In Dominican Rep, Worried Of Blood Transfusion, Is It Safe? The Dominican Republic shares the island with Haiti which has the highest HIV incidence in the western hemisphere and DR although not as high is still higher than most countries. How they process their blood supply maybe adequate but there is no real way to know. As other surgeons have mentioned I have never transfused anyone for this operation and I wouldn't even anticipate its need. The fact that you are inquiring about the safety of getting a transfusion concerns me. You should really reconsider the factors that are making you decide to go there for surgery. Good LuckWilliam Aiello.MDNewport Beach CA
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Answer: I'm Planning On Having A Mommy Makeover In Dominican Rep, Worried Of Blood Transfusion, Is It Safe? The Dominican Republic shares the island with Haiti which has the highest HIV incidence in the western hemisphere and DR although not as high is still higher than most countries. How they process their blood supply maybe adequate but there is no real way to know. As other surgeons have mentioned I have never transfused anyone for this operation and I wouldn't even anticipate its need. The fact that you are inquiring about the safety of getting a transfusion concerns me. You should really reconsider the factors that are making you decide to go there for surgery. Good LuckWilliam Aiello.MDNewport Beach CA
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October 21, 2013
Answer: Surgery outside US The answer to your question is unknown. If you are concerned then why fly there to have discount surgery? Your health is too important to risk and if complications occur who will take care of you? Will you fly back to Dominican Republic.
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October 21, 2013
Answer: Surgery outside US The answer to your question is unknown. If you are concerned then why fly there to have discount surgery? Your health is too important to risk and if complications occur who will take care of you? Will you fly back to Dominican Republic.
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