Clinical Dilemma-Management of Low Rectal Cancer in a Jehovah’s Witness

Authors

  • Azhani C
  • Azmi MN
  • David O

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v17i3.237

Abstract

Jehovah’s Witness followers pose a clinical dilemma to the medical practitioners due to their religious belief of an absolute prohibition of blood transfusion under any circumstances. We present a case of Jehovah’s Witness follower who underwent an ultra-low anterior resection for rectal cancer after neo-adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy. The challenges in the perioperative management are highlighted and managed accordingly.

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Published

01.12.2018

How to Cite

C, A. ., MN, A. ., & O, D. . (2018). Clinical Dilemma-Management of Low Rectal Cancer in a Jehovah’s Witness. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 17(3). https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v17i3.237