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A surgeon's guide to herbal supplements.

Deron J Tessier1, Deborah S Bash

  • 1Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259, USA. Tessier.Deron@mayo.edu

The Journal of Surgical Research
|September 19, 2003
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Herbal supplement use is rising, yet many doctors don't ask patients about them. Understanding potential side effects from these supplements is crucial, especially for surgical patients.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Herbal supplement consumption has significantly increased in the U.S. over the past decade.
  • Physicians often do not inquire about patients' use of alternative therapies, including herbal supplements.
  • There is a notable lack of physician awareness regarding the potential adverse effects associated with herbal substances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the increasing prevalence of herbal supplement use among surgical patients.
  • To provide healthcare providers, particularly surgeons, with essential background information on commonly used herbs.
  • To highlight the importance of understanding patients' herbal product consumption due to potential perioperative risks.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current trends in herbal supplement usage.

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  • Analysis of reported adverse events associated with herbal products in surgical contexts.
  • Compilation of information on frequently used herbal supplements relevant to surgical patients.

    • Main Results:

    • A growing number of patients undergoing surgery are using herbal supplements.
    • Certain herbal supplements have been linked to adverse reactions, particularly during the perioperative period.
    • Physician awareness of these risks and patient usage remains suboptimal.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgeons must be informed about the herbal supplements their patients are taking to mitigate potential risks.
    • Increased physician-patient communication regarding herbal product use is essential for patient safety.
    • Further education is needed for healthcare professionals on the implications of herbal supplements in surgical care.