Adverse outcomes after major surgery in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a nationwide population-based study

Conclusions SLE significantly increased the risks of surgical patients for overall major complications and mortality after major surgery. Our findings demonstrated the need for integrated care and revised protocols for perioperative management to improve outcomes for surgical patients with SLE.

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Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases - July 31, 2014 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lin, J.-A., Liao, C.-C., Lee, Y.-J., Wu, C.-H., Huang, W.-Q., Chen, T.-L. Tags: Immunology (including allergy), Connective tissue disease, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Epidemiology Clinical and epidemiological research Source Type: research