Is there a role for phlebotomy in secondary polycythemia?

Aside from addressing the underlying case, is there a role for phlebotomy in secondary polycythemia such as in COPD or post-renal transplant erythrocytosis?

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Prefatory to answering the question, I think it's important to specify the full nature of the problem because there is confusion in the hematology literature about the criterion used to define erythrocytosis as well as the phlebotomy target in secondary erythrocytosis. Currently, hematologists use t...

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at Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University
Thanks. Was wondering what your thoughts are about...

at Johns Hopkins University
Dear Dr. @Indryas Woldie, Thank you for your ques...

at Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University
Thank you, Dr. @Jerry Spivak. Do you consider phle...

at Johns Hopkins University
The hematocrit target is based on symptomatology b...

Medical Oncologist at Pasco Hernando Onc Assoc
Dr. @Jerry Spivak, I could never convince myself ...

at Johns Hopkins University
Many thanks, Dr. @Kapisthalam Kumar for this impor...

Medical Oncologist at ADVENTHEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
Very helpful discussion. Is there evidence to supp...

at Johns Hopkins University
There is no evidence to support the use of aspirin...

Medical Oncologist at ADVENTHEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
Thank you, Dr. @Jerry Spivak!

Medical Oncologist at Rush University Medical Center
Dear Dr. @Jerry Spivak, what is your approach to p...

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