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Vascular surgery patients at risk for malnutrition are at an increased risk of developing postoperative complications

  • University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Abstract

Background: Malnutrition is an important risk factor for adverse postoperative outcomes such as infection and delayed wound healing, often resulting in longer hospital stay and higher readmission and mortality rates. The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between the risk for malnutrition prior to elective vascular surgery and postoperative complications. Methods: In this observational cross-sectional study, elective vascular surgery patients were included from January 2015 until November 2018. Included were percutaneous, carotid, endovascular, peripheral bypass, abdominal, lower extremity amputation, and other interventions. The patients were assessed for risk for malnutrition using the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment Short Form (PG-SGA SF), whereby
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)213-220
Number of pages8
JournalAnnals of Vascular Surgery
Volume64
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2020

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 03 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 03 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Keywords

  • malnutrition

Research Focus Areas Hanze University of Applied Sciences * (mandatory by Hanze)

  • Healthy Ageing

Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)

  • Frailty and adequate care

Publinova themes

  • Other
  • Health

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