The Obesity Paradox Exists for Perioperative Complications and Mortality Following Lower Extremity Arterial Bypass Surgery

The obesity paradox refers to a phenomenon by which obese individuals experience lower risk of mortality and even protective associations from chronic disease sequelae when compared to the non-obese and underweight population. Prior literature has demonstrated an obesity paradox after cardiac and other surgical procedures. However, the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and perioperative complications for patients undergoing major open lower extremity arterial revascularization is unclear.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research