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-A patient's own blood sometimes donated before an elective surgery in case (s)he needs a transfusion

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Autologous transfusion refers to the process where a patient donates their own blood prior to an elective surgery. This blood is then available for transfusion back to the patient if needed during or after the surgery, minimizing the risk of transfusion-related complications.

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