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INTERVENTION
- Dietary and Herbal Supplements and Surgery
1. Dietary and Herbal Supplements and Surgery
Recommendation
In general, dietary and herbal supplements that are not medically necessary should be discontinued prior to surgery. The optimal time frame for discontinuation should be determined by the individual’s surgeon or anesthesiologist.
Evidence Summary
Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines from the Institute for Clinical Systems