PubMed · 1478591
[Obesity and surgery].
Abstract
UNLABELLED: BASICS AND AIMS: Obesity is generally considered to be a surgical risk factor, although its influence cannot be accurately defined. The risks of surgery in the obese patient are discussed on the basis of a review of the literature. MAIN TOPICS: In itself, obesity does not increase the surgical risk, but it is often associated with cardio-respiratory, metabolic or coagulation disorders that increase morbidity and mortality in obese patients. The only statistically significant difference between obese and non-obese patients is the higher rate of secondary healing in the former. CONCLUSIONS: Guidelines aimed at reducing perioperative risk in these patients are suggested.
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E Pratschke. 1992-11-10. [Obesity and surgery].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1478591/
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