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Morbidity and Mortality After Gastrectomy: Identification of Modifiable Risk Factors.


AUTHORS

Martin AN , Das D , Turrentine FE , Bauer TW , Adams RB , Zaydfudim VM , . Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. 2016 9 1; 20(9). 1554-64

ABSTRACT

Morbidity after gastrectomy remains high. The potentially modifiable risk factors have not been well described. This study considers a series of potentially modifiable patient-specific and perioperative characteristics that could be considered to reduce morbidity and mortality after gastrectomy.


Morbidity after gastrectomy remains high. The potentially modifiable risk factors have not been well described. This study considers a series of potentially modifiable patient-specific and perioperative characteristics that could be considered to reduce morbidity and mortality after gastrectomy.


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